Can I Keep?Prohibited shark species Regulations in Delaware (2026)
Recreational prohibited shark species rules in Delaware saltwater, as published by the Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Bag limit
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Recreational Prohibited shark species rules in Delaware
- Where
- Statewide
- Bag limit
- 2.1 It is unlawful for any person to land, purchase, trade, barter, or possess or attempt to land, purchase, trade, barter, or possess a prohibited species.
- Includes white, dusky, basking, sand tiger and others listed in 3541 1.0.
Quick answers
How many prohibited shark species can I keep in Delaware?
2.1 It is unlawful for any person to land, purchase, trade, barter, or possess or attempt to land, purchase, trade, barter, or possess a prohibited species..
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More offshore & pelagic in Delaware
- Aggregated large coastal sharks
- Atlantic sharpnose shark
- Bluefish
- Bonnethead
- Cobia
- Hammerhead sharks
- Sandbar shark
- Sharks (non-prohibited, management unit)
- Shortfin mako
- Spanish mackerel
All Delaware saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife. Most anglers need a Delaware saltwater license or registry: get one here.