Sharks in Connecticut in September
Yes, September is a good month to see sharks in Connecticut. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 19 of the 180 sightings logged across the year (10.6%), 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.
Good month for sharks in Connecticut
10.6%
of yearly sightings
19
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
180
verified records a year
August 15%, September 10.6%, October 5%. 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, September carries 10.6% of the year's sharks sightings, about 2.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (15%) into September, and it heads toward October (5%) after. The busiest month is June (24.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The sharks most often recorded in Connecticut are Dusky Smooth-hound, Clearnose Skate and Little Skate. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 19 of the 180 verified sharks sightings logged in Connecticut across the year, which is 10.6% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see sharks in Connecticut?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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