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Shortfin makos are prized sport fish with strict retention rules; threshers show distinctive long tails and their own seasons and sizes. Captains choose baits and chum lines targeting one or both when legal. Both fight hard and demand respectful release when not retained.
Sources: NOAA Fisheries · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
