South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
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
Tiger bars (fade with age), blunt wide snout, cockscomb teeth. More on the tiger shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for tiger shark in South Carolina?
54 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many tiger 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 tiger shark season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
What is the South Carolina record tiger shark?
1,780 lb, Cherry Grove (1964).
How current is this South Carolina tiger 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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