South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
Size78 in fork lengthFork length: snout to the fork of the tail
Bag1 shark per vessel per tripCounts toward the Hammerhead sharks (78-in FL group) aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
SC DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
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Hammer's front edge scalloped with lobes. More on the scalloped hammerhead page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Scalloped hammerhead in other states19 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for scalloped hammerhead in South Carolina?
78 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many scalloped hammerhead can you keep in South Carolina?
1 shark per vessel per trip. Counts toward the Hammerhead sharks (78-in FL group) aggregate.
When is scalloped hammerhead season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
How current is this South Carolina scalloped hammerhead 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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