Great hammerhead shark Regulations in New York (2026)

Recreational great hammerhead shark rules in New York saltwater, as published by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Marine Resources. Last checked November 7, 2026.

Size limit

78 inches fork length

Bag limit

One shark per vessel per trip, except that one additional Atlantic…

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Recreational Great hammerhead shark rules in New York

Where: Statewide
Size limit: 78 inches fork length
Bag limit: One shark per vessel per trip, except that one additional Atlantic Sharpnose and one additional Bonnethead may be taken and possessed per angler per trip.
Possession: One shark per vessel per trip, except that one additional Atlantic Sharpnose and one additional Bonnethead may be taken and possessed per angler per trip.

Sharks, excluding spiny dogfish, shall not be taken for commercial or recreational purposes by baited hooking except with the use of non-stainless steel non-offset circle hooks.
No person shall conduct, sponsor or participate in any shark tournament unless said tournament's rules and regulations require the exclusive use of non-stainless steel, non-offset circle hooks.
Category: Allowed Sharks
Fork length means the straight-line measurement of a fish from the tip of the snout to the fork of the tail. The measurement is not made along the curve of the body.
Regulations were last changed on August 27, 2025 and are subject to change at any time.
All landed sharks must have head, tails and fins attached.
No sale allowed.
No finning.

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Quick answers

What is the great hammerhead shark size limit in New York?

78 inches fork length.

How many great hammerhead shark can I keep in New York?

One shark per vessel per trip, except that one additional Atlantic Sharpnose and one additional Bonnethead may be taken and possessed per angler per trip..

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Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Marine Resources. Most anglers need a New York saltwater license or registry: get one here.