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
Often mistaken for
Bull sharkBroader snout, no ridge between dorsals. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
South Carolina state record
SCDNR Saltwater Game Fish Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Very tall first dorsal starting over the pectorals; high back ridge; stocky gray-brown body. More on the sandbar shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask3
Can you keep sandbar shark 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 sandbar shark?
199 lb 4 oz, Charleston (1984).
How current is this South Carolina sandbar 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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