PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Premises and equipment, net	$ 16,864	$ 16,275
Other assets	23,920	27,162
Total assets	1,135,143	1,100,402	$ 1,054,124
Liabilities
Other liabilities	6,040	6,121
Total liabilities	988,176	959,933
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock	126	126
Retained earnings	83,097	76,495
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(71)	316	(437)
Total stockholders’ equity	146,967	140,469	$ 103,299	$ 114,026
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,135,143	1,100,402
Shore Bancshares [Member]
Assets
Cash	1,899	2,101
Investment securities	12,246	9,723
Investment in subsidiaries	129,353	126,857
Premises and equipment, net	3,598	3,158
Other assets	2,419	1,329
Total assets	149,515	143,168
Liabilities
Accrued interest payable	1	1
Other liabilities	1,204	855
Long-term debt	1,343	1,843
Total liabilities	2,548	2,699
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock	126	126
Additional paid in capital	63,815	63,532
Retained earnings	83,097	76,495
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(71)	316
Total stockholders’ equity	146,967	140,469
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 149,515	$ 143,168