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Is Shad kosher?

Yes — Shad is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Shad has fins and scales, which are the two requirements for kosher fish under Jewish dietary law (Leviticus 11:9-12).

Shad (Alosa sapidissima)

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Scientific name
Alosa sapidissima
Also known as
American Shad, White Shad, Atlantic Shad, Potomac Shad
Habitat
Atlantic coast, rivers for spawning
Kosher status
Kosher

About Shad

See: Herrings

Source: kosherfish.co/kosher-fish-list (snapshot 2025-12-19)

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