A cookie cutter shark, scientific name Isistius brasiliensis, is prohibited to possess, sell, transport, or import in the State of Florida. There are very few exemptions for education purposes, that only apply to public education institutions.
Is it legal to keep a cookie cutter shark as pet in the state of Florida?
It is illegal to keep a cookie cutter shark as a pet in the state of Florida. Florida law prohibits the possession, sale, or transport of any shark species without a permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Cookie cutter sharks are included in this prohibition, as they are a species of shark found in Florida waters.