Sharks in Georgia in May
Yes, May is a good month to see sharks in Georgia. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 75 of the 715 sightings logged across the year (10.5%), 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 2, 2026.
Good month for sharks in Georgia
10.5%
of yearly sightings
75
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
715
verified records a year
April 6.6%, May 10.5%, June 21.7%. Busiest month is June at 21.7%.
715 verified observations of sharks in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When sharks are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
June
155 records (21.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14 | 2% |
| February | 10 | 1.4% |
| March | 59 | 8.3% |
| April | 47 | 6.6% |
| May | 75 | 10.5% |
| Junepeak | 155 | 21.7% |
| Julypeak | 136 | 19% |
| Augustpeak | 91 | 12.7% |
| September | 43 | 6% |
| October | 51 | 7.1% |
| November | 23 | 3.2% |
| December | 11 | 1.5% |
Sharks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Stingray | 137 |
| Bonnethead | 96 |
| Atlantic Sharpnose Shark | 75 |
| Finetooth Shark | 51 |
| Common Blacktip Shark | 37 |
| Sandbar Shark | 36 |
| Lemon Shark | 34 |
| Bluntnose Stingray | 34 |
In Georgia, May carries 10.5% of the year's sharks sightings, about 2.2 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 rising from April (6.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (21.7%) after. The busiest month is June (21.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The sharks most often recorded in Georgia are Atlantic Stingray, Bonnethead and Atlantic Sharpnose Shark. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which sharks you are most likely to see
- Atlantic Stingray137 records
- Bonnethead96 records
- Atlantic Sharpnose Shark75 records
- Finetooth Shark51 records
- Common Blacktip Shark37 records
- Sandbar Shark36 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see sharks in Georgia in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 75 of the 715 verified sharks sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 10.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see sharks in Georgia?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for sharks in Georgia?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 715 verified observations.
Which sharks are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Atlantic Stingray, Bonnethead and Atlantic Sharpnose Shark, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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