New York state waters, out to 3 miles
Head, tail, and fins must remain attached through landing.
NY DEC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
New York state record
NYSDEC Marine Recreational Angler Records · checked 2026-09-04
How to tell it
Tiger bars (fade with age), blunt wide snout, cockscomb teeth. More on the tiger shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for tiger shark in New York?
54" FL. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many tiger shark can you keep in New York?
1 shark per vessel per trip. Counts toward the NY allowed sharks (1 per vessel per trip) aggregate.
When is tiger shark season in New York?
Open year-round.
What is the New York record tiger shark?
1087 lb (1986).
How current is this New York tiger shark rule?
Source: NY DEC 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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