Sharks

Recreational Shark Limits

Recreational fishermen may possess no more than one of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per person and no more than three of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per vessel in state waters.

The minimum size limit for large coastal sharks is 37 inches total length in state waters.

Of the small coastal shark species group, recreational fishermen may possess four sharks per person per day in state waters.

The minimum size limit for small coastal sharks is 25 inches total length in state waters.

The practice of finning, which is removing only the fins and returning the remainder of the shark to the sea, is illegal.

Commercial Shark Limits

All shark species are under federal quotas. Commercial harvest of large coastal and small coastal sharks is allowed in state waters for Mississippi residential commercial fishermen who possess a shark endorsement. A shark endorsement can be obtained only after attending the shark identification and safe handling workshop.

Commercial Size and Bag

Small Coastal: 25 TL –25 (in aggregate)

Large Coastal: 37 TL –25 (in aggregate)