2013 Recreational Shark Size Limits

Public Notice

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Service

26. July 2013

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The Secretary of Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), pursuant to COMAR 08.02.22.04B and in conjunction with the National Marine Fisheries Service, announces new size limits for certain sharks.

Effective at 12:01 am August 1, 2013, the minimum fork length for finetooth and blacknose sharks is 54 inches and the minimum fork length for scalloped hammerhead, great hammerhead, and smooth hammerhead sharks is 78 inches.

Joseph P. Gill
Secretary
Maryland Department of Natural Resources

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