Can I Keep?Bonnethead shark Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational bonnethead shark size limits, bag limits and seasons in 5 US coastal states, each from the state's fishery agency. Where a state has several rules, the first is shown; open the state for all of them.
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| State | Size limit | Bag limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | None | 1 per person | Open year-round in state waters |
| Massachusetts | no minimum size | included in total shark bag limit +1 additional | — |
| New York | No size limit | One shark per vessel per trip, except that one additional Atlantic… | — |
| Texas | Min Length: 24 inches; Max Length: No limit | 1 per person | — |
| Virginia | Atlantic sharpnose, bonnethead, finetooth, blacknose, and smooth… | 1 per person | — |