Hammerhead Sharks in Georgia in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see hammerhead sharks in Georgia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 16 of the 111 sightings logged across the year (14.4%), 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 July 10, 2026.
Peak month for hammerhead sharks in Georgia
14.4%
of yearly sightings
16
records in August
#3
busiest month of 12
111
verified records a year
July 19.8%, August 14.4%, September 9%. Busiest month is June at 22.5%.
111 verified observations of hammerhead sharks in Georgia, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hammerhead sharks are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
June
25 records (22.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 7 | 6.3% |
| April | 7 | 6.3% |
| May | 14 | 12.6% |
| Junepeak | 25 | 22.5% |
| Julypeak | 22 | 19.8% |
| Augustpeak | 16 | 14.4% |
| September | 10 | 9% |
| October | 7 | 6.3% |
| November | 0 | 0% |
| December | 3 | 2.7% |
Hammerhead Sharks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bonnethead | 96 |
| Scalloped Hammerhead | 6 |
| Great Hammerhead | 1 |
In Georgia, August carries 14.4% of the year's hammerhead sharks sightings, about 6.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from July (19.8%) into August, and it heads toward September (9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hammerhead sharks most often recorded in Georgia are Bonnethead, Scalloped Hammerhead and Great Hammerhead. 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 hammerhead sharks you are most likely to see
- Bonnethead96 records
- Scalloped Hammerhead6 records
- Great Hammerhead1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hammerhead sharks in Georgia in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 16 of the 111 verified hammerhead sharks sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 14.4% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see hammerhead sharks in Georgia?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and August.
What month is best for hammerhead sharks in Georgia?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 111 verified observations.
Which hammerhead sharks are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Bonnethead, Scalloped Hammerhead and Great Hammerhead, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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