South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
SC DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Blacktip sharkAnal fin is plain, snout shorter. 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
Black tips on every fin including the anal; long pointed snout; spins on the strike. More on the spinner shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for spinner shark in South Carolina?
54 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many spinner 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 spinner shark season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
What is the South Carolina record spinner shark?
173 lb 5 oz, Edisto, SC (2021).
How current is this South Carolina spinner 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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