Texas state waters, out to 9 miles
Catch and release only; on TPWD prohibited-shark list.
TPWD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Texas state record
TPWD State Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · 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 Texas?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Texas. Release it in the water where you can. Catch and release only; on TPWD prohibited-shark list.
What is the Texas record shortfin mako?
707.5 lb, Gulf of America (2002).
How current is this Texas shortfin mako 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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