Can I Keep?Bluntnose sixgill shark Regulations in New Hampshire (2026)
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Recreational bluntnose sixgill shark rules in New Hampshire saltwater, as published by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Marine Division. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Bag limit
No harvest (0)
Season
(a) No person shall take, land, or possess the following species of…
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Recreational Bluntnose sixgill shark rules in New Hampshire
- Where
- Statewide
- Bag limit
- (a) No person shall take, land, or possess the following species of sharks in state waters:
- Season
- (a) No person shall take, land, or possess the following species of sharks in state waters:
- (g) Persons recreational fishing via angling for sharks with bait must only use non-offset, corrodible circle hooks.
- (f) The head, fins, and tail of all shark species shall remain attached to the carcass through landing.
Quick answers
How many bluntnose sixgill shark can I keep in New Hampshire?
(a) No person shall take, land, or possess the following species of sharks in state waters:.
When is bluntnose sixgill shark season in New Hampshire?
(a) No person shall take, land, or possess the following species of sharks in state waters:. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
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Source: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Marine Division. Most anglers need a New Hampshire saltwater license or registry: get one here.