Can I Keep?Bonnethead Regulations in South Carolina (2026)
Recreational bonnethead rules in South Carolina saltwater, as published by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Bag limit
1 per person per day
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Recreational Bonnethead rules in South Carolina
- Where
- Ocean
- Bag limit
- 1 per person per day
- Recreational anglers may only catch sharks using a rod & reel or handline. All other gears prohibited. Additionally, angers fishing recreationally for sharks are required to use non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks, except when fishing with flies or artificial lures.
- SCDNR 2026-2027 South Carolina Hunting & Fishing guide (Rules & Regulations), printed page 52 (PDF page 54), table "SHARKS".
Quick answers
How many bonnethead can I keep in South Carolina?
1 per person per day.
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More offshore & pelagic in South Carolina
- Atlantic Sharpnose
- Bigeye Tuna
- Blue Marlin
- Bluefin Tuna
- Bluefish
- Cobia
- Dolphin
- Great White Shark
- King Mackerel
- Longbill Spearfish
- Roundscale Spearfish
- Sailfish
- Sharks
- Spanish Mackerel
- Swordfish
- Wahoo
- White Marlin
- Yellowfin Tuna
All South Carolina saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Most anglers need a South Carolina saltwater license or registry: get one here.