Saltwater · Central

Shark - Blue

Ocean regulations can change in-season. Confirm with the 2026 Ocean Sport Fishing Guide and CDFW before you fish.

Species group

SHARK

Season

Open year around

Depth limit

No depth limit

Daily bag limit

2 per person

Minimum size

No size limit

Gear restrictions

May be taken only on hook-and-line or by hand. Any number of hooks and lines may be used

Identification

The body of the blue shark is elongate and slender. Its head is slender and the snout is long and pointed. The color is blue or light bluish gray above and white below. This species has up to three rows of functional teeth in each jaw and there are 14 or 15 serrated teeth in each side of each jaw. The pectoral fins are long and sickle shaped.