Saltwater · San Francisco

Shark - Sevengill

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

One fish per day 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 length at birth is 40 45 cm (15.5 17.5 in) while the mature male length is 150 cm (1.5 meters) and mature female length is around 220 cm (2.2 m).[6] The maximum length found is 2.9 m. The shark is large and active and has a large head but small eyes and snout. The shark has one dorsal fin at the back of the body that spans from the insertion to the tops of the pelvic fins