Hammerhead Sharks in Georgia
Georgia limits, records and waters for hammerhead sharks.
- 1 per angler or boatlimit
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hammerhead sharks in Georgia: the short version
In Georgia rules, Hammerhead sharks is treated as a saltwater game fish. Under georgia saltwaters, the limit reads 1 per angler or boat, whichever is less; minimum size 78 inches FL and the season is all year.
It is missing from the Georgia record lists and the WRD water lists.
hammerhead sharks limits by water type in Georgia
| Applies to | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia saltwaters (state waters 0-3 nautical miles; seaward of the saltwater demarcation line) | 1 per angler or boat, whichever is less; minimum size 78 inches FL | All year |
Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division limits page. Checked October 2026.
Who can put you on hammerhead sharks
- Mad Shark Charterscharter, Brunswick, (912) 223-1066
- Island Lure Chartersinshore charter, St. Simons Island, (912) 266-6167
- Lighthouse Fishing Chartersinshore charter, St. Simons Island, (912) 638-3333
More Georgia fish like hammerhead sharks
- Greater Amberjacksaltwater
- Atlantic Croakersaltwater
- Atlantic Sturgeonsaltwater
- Black Drumsaltwater
- Black Sea Basssaltwater
- Bluefishsaltwater
- Cobiasaltwater
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)saltwater
- Floundersaltwater
- Gag Groupersaltwater
- King Mackerelsaltwater
- Spanish Mackerelsaltwater
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Quick answers on Georgia hammerhead sharks
What size limit covers hammerhead sharks in Georgia?
1 per angler or boat, whichever is less; minimum size 78 inches FL for georgia saltwaters; season all year.
How big is Georgia's record hammerhead sharks?
The record lists skip it.
Which Georgia waters hold hammerhead sharks?
The water pages do not list it yet.
Does WRD release hammerhead sharks?
No WRD stocking list covers it.
Is hammerhead sharks freshwater or saltwater in Georgia?
A saltwater game fish; saltwater water.
Which months may I keep hammerhead sharks?
All year on georgia saltwaters.
What does a Georgia license cost to fish for hammerhead sharks?
Saltwater anglers 16 and up carry a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident for 365 days) and the free Saltwater Information Program permit.
Which Georgia guides target hammerhead sharks?
3 guide or captains on the list, among them Mad Shark Charters.
Line up a hammerhead sharks trip in Georgia
The pages linked above carry access points and creel rules.