PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Assets
Premises and equipment, net	$ 15,198	$ 15,593
Other assets	31,082	28,836
Total assets	1,054,124	1,185,807	1,158,193
Liabilities
Deferred tax liability	2,641	3,634
Other liabilities	7,217	8,747
Total liabilities	950,825	1,071,781
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock	85	85
Additional paid in capital	32,207	32,155
Retained earnings	71,444	81,078
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(437)	708	(1,689)
Total stockholders' equity	103,299	114,026	121,249	122,513
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,054,124	1,185,807
Shore Bancshares [Member]
Assets
Cash	987	820
Investment in subsidiaries	102,815	113,529
Premises and equipment, net	2,726	2,616
Other assets	1,284	1,601
Total assets	107,812	118,566
Liabilities
Deferred tax liability	1,628	1,687
Other liabilities	542	510
Long-term debt	2,343	2,343
Total liabilities	4,513	4,540
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock	85	85
Additional paid in capital	32,207	32,155
Retained earnings	71,444	81,078
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(437)	708
Total stockholders' equity	103,299	114,026
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 107,812	$ 118,566