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
Metallic indigo back, conical snout, dagger teeth; the fastest shark. More on the shortfin mako page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask3
Can you keep shortfin mako 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 shortfin mako?
391 lb 15 oz, Charleston (2002).
How current is this South Carolina shortfin mako 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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