South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
Release immediately without removing from the water.
SC DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
South Carolina state record
SCDNR Saltwater Game Fish Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Ragged snaggle teeth visible even when closed; both dorsals equal-sized and set far back. More on the sand tiger page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask3
Can you keep sand tiger in South Carolina?
No. Harvest is prohibited in South Carolina. Release it in the water where you can. Release immediately without removing from the water.
What is the South Carolina record sand tiger?
350 lb 2 oz, Charleston (1993).
How current is this South Carolina sand tiger 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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