Virginia state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag1 per vessel per trip (all permitted sharks combined)Counts toward the Sharks (1 per vessel) aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
Exempt from the 54 in size limit; counts against the one-shark vessel limit.
VMRC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Dusky smudge on the snout tip; small slim shark. More on the blacknose shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for blacknose shark in Virginia?
No size limit.
How many blacknose shark can you keep in Virginia?
1 per vessel per trip (all permitted sharks combined). Counts toward the Sharks (1 per vessel) aggregate.
When is blacknose shark season in Virginia?
Open year-round.
How current is this Virginia blacknose shark rule?
Source: VMRC 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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