Tope Shark in Washington
WDFW limits, the state record and Washington water for tope shark.
- see pamphletlimit
- 55.00 lbsrecord
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Washington tope shark in brief
No statewide freshwater row and no marine area row in the 2026-27 pamphlet names tope shark on its own.
Washington's heaviest on the WDFW list: 55.00 lbs, Westport, Grays Harbor County, 2023, angler Hudson Barnum. Biologists call it Galeorhinus galeus.
Washington marine areas with a tope shark line
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- Marine Area 2, Marine Area 2-1, Marine Area 2-2marine area 2
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- Marine Area 8-1, Marine Area 8-2marine area 8
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Printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), as posted on eRegulations; read October 31, 2026.
tope shark in the WDFW record book
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tope Shark | 55.00 lbs | Hudson Barnum | Westport, Grays Harbor County | July 26, 2023 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
More Washington fish beside tope shark
- Blue Sharksaltwater
- North Pacific Spiny Dogfishsaltwater
A camera walk along the water near Tope Shark
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How many tope shark can go home from a Washington trip?
No 2026-27 row names it on its own.
Is there a WDFW record for tope shark?
Hudson Barnum caught it at Westport, Grays Harbor County in 2023: 55.00 lbs.
Which Washington waters hold tope shark?
Water pages here skip it so far.
Are tope shark stocked in Washington?
It is not among the 2026 WDFW plants.
Do some Washington lakes carry their own tope shark numbers?
No lake or river changes its rule.
What dates apply to Washington tope shark?
No season appears in the 2026-27 tables. In-season emergency rules take priority.
Do nonresidents need a license for Washington tope shark?
Anglers 16 and older fishing marine water carry a Saltwater license ($40.71 resident, $81.70 nonresident for 2026-27) or a Combination license, plus a catch record card for salmon, sturgeon, steelhead or halibut.
How is a tope shark record certified in Washington?
The WDFW Sport Fish Record Coordinator; the fish must be weighed on a certified scale, not frozen, and seen at a WDFW office.
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