South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
SC DNR 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.
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 ask4
What is the size limit for blue shark in South Carolina?
54 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many blue shark can you keep in South Carolina?
1 shark per vessel per trip. Counts toward the Allowed sharks (54-in FL group) aggregate.
When is blue shark season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
How current is this South Carolina blue shark rule?
Source: SC DNR 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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