PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for removing the shelves of lobsters by a convenient method.SOLUTION: A method for removing the shelves of lobsters is characterized in that lobsters with shelves are dipped in an organic acid buffer solution and treated by a water flow agitation. The lobster shelf removing method is also characterized in that the lobster shelves are dipped in an organic acid solution of pH 4.0 to 6.0 containing polyphosphate and treated by the water flow agitation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6