Can I Keep?Sharks (except spiny dogfish) Regulations in Alaska (2026)
Recreational sharks (except spiny dogfish) rules in Alaska saltwater, as published by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Limits differ by area — the summary below is the first published rule; see every rule underneath.
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Recreational Sharks (except spiny dogfish) rules in Alaska
- Where
- Southeast Alaska salt waters (ocean)
- Size limit
- 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is a 2 shark annual limit, harvest record required. See page 4.
- Bag limit
- 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is a 2 shark annual limit, harvest record required. See page 4.
- Possession
- 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is a 2 shark annual limit, harvest record required. See page 4.
- Season
- The salt water sport fishing season is open year-round for all species, except for halibut, lingcod, demersal shelf rockfish, Tanner crab, shrimp, and resident king crab fisheries, and unless otherwise noted below or in special regulations.
- 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is a 2 shark annual limit, harvest record required. See page 4.
- Where
- Cook Inlet & Kachemak Bay salt waters (ocean)
- Bag limit
- 1 per day, 1 in possession. There is an annual limit of 2 sharks. See page 4 for harvest recording instructions.
- Possession
- 1 per day, 1 in possession. There is an annual limit of 2 sharks. See page 4 for harvest recording instructions.
- Season
- Fishing is open year-round for all species unless otherwise noted below or in special regulations.
- 1 per day, 1 in possession. There is an annual limit of 2 sharks. See page 4 for harvest recording instructions.
- Where
- Prince William Sound salt waters (ocean)
- Size limit
- 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit.
- Bag limit
- 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit.
- Possession
- 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit.
- Season
- Fishing is open year-round for all species unless otherwise noted below or in special regulations.
- There is an annual limit of 2 sharks. See page 4 for harvest recording instructions.
- Where
- Kodiak Island, Alaska Peninsula & Aleutian Islands salt waters (ocean)
- Size limit
- 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. Annual limit of 2 sharks. Harvest record required. See page 4 for recording instructions.
- Bag limit
- 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. Annual limit of 2 sharks. Harvest record required. See page 4 for recording instructions.
- Possession
- 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. Annual limit of 2 sharks. Harvest record required. See page 4 for recording instructions.
- Season
- Fishing is open year-round for all species unless otherwise noted below or in special regulations.
- 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. Annual limit of 2 sharks. Harvest record required. See page 4 for recording instructions.
- Where
- North Gulf Coast salt waters (ocean)
- Size limit
- Open year-round 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is an annual limit of 2 sharks. Harvest record required. See page 4.
- Bag limit
- Open year-round 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is an annual limit of 2 sharks. Harvest record required. See page 4.
- Possession
- Open year-round 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is an annual limit of 2 sharks. Harvest record required. See page 4.
- Season
- Open year-round 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is an annual limit of 2 sharks. Harvest record required. See page 4.
- Open year-round 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is an annual limit of 2 sharks. Harvest record required. See page 4.
Quick answers
What is the sharks (except spiny dogfish) size limit in Alaska?
1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is a 2 shark annual limit, harvest record required. See page 4. (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
How many sharks (except spiny dogfish) can I keep in Alaska?
1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is a 2 shark annual limit, harvest record required. See page 4. (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
When is sharks (except spiny dogfish) season in Alaska?
The salt water sport fishing season is open year-round for all species, except for halibut, lingcod, demersal shelf rockfish, Tanner crab, shrimp, and resident king crab fisheries, and unless otherwise noted below or in special regulations.. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
All Alaska saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Most anglers need a Alaska saltwater license or registry: get one here.