Sharks in Connecticut in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see sharks in Connecticut. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 27 of the 180 sightings logged across the year (15%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for sharks in Connecticut
15%
of yearly sightings
27
records in August
#2
busiest month of 12
180
verified records a year
July 14.4%, August 15%, September 10.6%. Busiest month is June at 24.4%.
180 verified observations of sharks in Connecticut, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When sharks are recorded in Connecticut
Peak month
June
44 records (24.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 1.7% |
| February | 2 | 1.1% |
| March | 7 | 3.9% |
| April | 14 | 7.8% |
| May | 11 | 6.1% |
| Junepeak | 44 | 24.4% |
| Julypeak | 26 | 14.4% |
| Augustpeak | 27 | 15% |
| September | 19 | 10.6% |
| October | 9 | 5% |
| November | 4 | 2.2% |
| December | 14 | 7.8% |
Sharks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Dusky Smooth-hound | 73 |
| Clearnose Skate | 50 |
| Little Skate | 16 |
| Cownose Ray | 3 |
| Sand Tiger Shark | 3 |
| Shortfin Mako | 1 |
| Thresher Shark | 1 |
In Connecticut, August carries 15% of the year's sharks sightings, about 6.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (10.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The sharks most often recorded in Connecticut are Dusky Smooth-hound, Clearnose Skate and Little Skate. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which sharks you are most likely to see
- Dusky Smooth-hound73 records
- Clearnose Skate50 records
- Little Skate16 records
- Cownose Ray3 records
- Sand Tiger Shark3 records
- Shortfin Mako1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see sharks in Connecticut in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 27 of the 180 verified sharks sightings logged in Connecticut across the year, which is 15% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see sharks in Connecticut?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, August and July.
What month is best for sharks in Connecticut?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, August and July, based on 180 verified observations.
Which sharks are you most likely to see in Connecticut?+
The most-recorded species in Connecticut are Dusky Smooth-hound, Clearnose Skate and Little Skate, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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