South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
Size54 in fork lengthFork length: snout to the fork of the tail
Bag1 shark per vessel per tripCounts toward the Allowed sharks (54-in FL group) aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
SC DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
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Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for finetooth shark in South Carolina?
54 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many finetooth 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 finetooth shark season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
How current is this South Carolina finetooth 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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