Texas state waters, out to 9 miles
Circle hook rule applies; not on TPWD prohibited-shark list.
TPWD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Shortfin makoStockier, conical snout, dagger teeth. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Long, slim, and genuinely blue above, with huge sickle pectorals and big eyes on a pointed snout. More on the blue shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for blue shark in Texas?
64 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many blue shark can you keep in Texas?
1 (all sharks combined, any combination). Counts toward the Sharks — all other allowable species aggregate.
When is blue shark season in Texas?
Open year-round.
How current is this Texas blue shark rule?
Source: TPWD 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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