Rhode Island state waters, out to 3 miles
Retention of shortfin mako prohibited per RI 250-RICR-90-00-3 §3.18.1(B).
RI DEM 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Rhode Island state record
RI DEM Saltwater Sportfish Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Metallic indigo back, conical snout, dagger teeth; the fastest shark. More on the shortfin mako page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask3
Can you keep shortfin mako in Rhode Island?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Rhode Island. Release it in the water where you can. Retention of shortfin mako prohibited per RI 250-RICR-90-00-3 §3.18.1(B).
What is the Rhode Island record shortfin mako?
718 lb, S. Block Island (1993).
How current is this Rhode Island shortfin mako 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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