Virginia state waters, out to 3 miles
On Virginia's recreationally prohibited shark list (4VAC20-490-20).
VMRC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Virginia state record
VMRC Saltwater Fishing Tournament, 2025 brochure · checked 2026-09-04
How to tell it
Ragged snaggle teeth visible even when closed; both dorsals equal-sized and set far back. More on the sand tiger page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask3
Can you keep sand tiger in Virginia?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Virginia. Release it in the water where you can. On Virginia's recreationally prohibited shark list (4VAC20-490-20).
What is the Virginia record sand tiger?
339 lb, Off Cape Charles (1983).
How current is this Virginia sand tiger 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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