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NguyenVanDon wrote:I am planning on going shark fishing out on the coast of Galveston. I don't know how the law goes, but my question is...

If I caught a shark and its about 5-6 foot long, am I allowed to pull my handgun out and shoot the shark to kill it?

I'm not an expert, but city it seems that city ordinances would not be in effect once one is 3 or so miles out. As far as I know catching of sharks is not regulated in any way, there are no size weight or or seasonable limits. I don't know what size boat you will be in, but boarding a 6 ft shark in a 15 foot jon boat can put a whole different meaning to shooting fish in a barrel. You will also find that killing a shark with pistol might not not be as easy as it sounds. They are tough creatures. Use a gaff!