Can I Keep?Recreationally prohibited sharks Regulations in Virginia (2026)
Recreational recreationally prohibited sharks rules in Virginia saltwater, as published by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Bag limit
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Recreational Recreationally prohibited sharks rules in Virginia
- Where
- All waters
- Bag limit
- C. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any recreationally prohibited shark.
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How many recreationally prohibited sharks can I keep in Virginia?
C. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any recreationally prohibited shark..
More offshore & pelagic in Virginia
- Atlantic sharpnose shark
- Atlantic tarpon
- Bluefish
- Bonnethead shark
- Cobia
- Hammerhead sharks (great, scalloped, smooth)
- King mackerel
- Recreationally permitted sharks
- Spanish mackerel
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Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission. Most anglers need a Virginia saltwater license or registry: get one here.