Rhode Island state waters, out to 3 miles
Shared recreational shark bag per RI 250-RICR-90-00-3 §3.18.1.
RI DEM 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Shortfin makoStockier, conical snout, dagger teeth. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Rhode Island state record
RI DEM Saltwater Sportfish Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Long, slim, and genuinely blue above, with huge sickle pectorals and big eyes on a pointed snout. More on the blue shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for blue shark in Rhode Island?
54" FL min. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many blue shark can you keep in Rhode Island?
1 shark/person/day from shore or 1/vessel/day. Counts toward the Coastal Sharks aggregate.
When is blue shark season in Rhode Island?
Open year-round.
What is the Rhode Island record blue shark?
431 lb, Cox Ledge (2006).
How current is this Rhode Island blue shark rule?
Source: RI DEM 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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