South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
Listed as 'Thresher'; bigeye thresher is prohibited.
SC DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
The tail's upper lobe is as long as the body — the whip is the whole ID. More on the common thresher page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for common thresher in South Carolina?
54 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many common thresher can you keep in South Carolina?
1 shark per vessel per trip. Counts toward the Allowed sharks (54-in FL group) aggregate.
When is common thresher season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
How current is this South Carolina common thresher 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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