DEFERRED COMPENSATION (Table)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

DEFERRED COMPENSATION [Abstract]

Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement

The following table provides information on Shore Bancshares, Inc.’s contributions to the Plan for 2018 and 2017 and the related deferred compensation liability at December 31, 2018 and 2017.

(Dollars in thousands)	2018		2017
Deferred compensation contribution	$	-	$	-

(Dollars in thousands)	2018		2017
Deferred compensation liability	$	268	$	393

Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement in Other Assets and Other Liabilities

The following table includes information on the cash surrender value and the accrued benefit obligation included in other assets and other liabilities at December 31, 2018 and 2017.

(Dollars in thousands)	2018		2017
Cash surrender value	$	3,726	$	3,637
Accrued benefit obligation		773		826