Rhode Island state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeN/A
BagNo harvest or possessionCounts toward the Coastal Sharks aggregate
SeasonClosed year-round
On RI prohibited shark species list.
RI DEM 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Ragged snaggle teeth visible even when closed; both dorsals equal-sized and set far back. More on the sand tiger page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask2
Can you keep sand tiger in Rhode Island?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Rhode Island. Release it in the water where you can. On RI prohibited shark species list.
How current is this Rhode Island sand tiger 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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