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
Rhode Island state record
RI DEM Saltwater Sportfish Records · checked 2026-08-23
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 Rhode Island?
54" FL min. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many tiger 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 tiger shark season in Rhode Island?
Open year-round.
What is the Rhode Island record tiger shark?
597 lb, S. Block Island (1990).
How current is this Rhode Island tiger 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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