Abstract: A stockless marine anchor having multiple-pointed twin flukes balanced symmetrically about and secured to a shaft having a shank means connected thereto for moving the flukes into anchoring position and means for releasing the flukes from the anchoring position. In one embodiment, two releasing rings are provided, one on each fluke, and the shank means is mounted for limited rotation on the fluke shaft. In a second embodiment, a spring-biased plunger enclosed within the shank releases the shank for rotation on the fluke shaft.