Sharks in Hawaii in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see sharks in Hawaii. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 182 of the 1,987 sightings logged across the year (9.2%), 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 Hawaii
9.2%
of yearly sightings
182
records in June
#2
busiest month of 12
1,987
verified records a year
May 8.9%, June 9.2%, July 8.7%. Busiest month is December at 10.5%.
1,987 verified observations of sharks in Hawaii, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When sharks are recorded in Hawaii
Peak month
December
208 records (10.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 158 | 8% |
| February | 126 | 6.3% |
| March | 155 | 7.8% |
| April | 162 | 8.2% |
| May | 176 | 8.9% |
| Junepeak | 182 | 9.2% |
| July | 172 | 8.7% |
| August | 174 | 8.8% |
| Septemberpeak | 179 | 9% |
| October | 139 | 7% |
| November | 156 | 7.9% |
| Decemberpeak | 208 | 10.5% |
Sharks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Reef Manta Ray | 592 |
| Whitetip Reef Shark | 470 |
| White-spotted Eagle Ray | 415 |
| Galápagos Shark | 116 |
| Sandbar Shark | 70 |
| Scalloped Hammerhead | 59 |
| Tiger Shark | 49 |
| Black Stingray | 35 |
In Hawaii, June carries 9.2% of the year's sharks sightings, about 0.9 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 May and June, and it heads toward July (8.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The sharks most often recorded in Hawaii are Reef Manta Ray, Whitetip Reef Shark and White-spotted Eagle Ray. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which sharks you are most likely to see
- Reef Manta Ray592 records
- Whitetip Reef Shark470 records
- White-spotted Eagle Ray415 records
- Galápagos Shark116 records
- Sandbar Shark70 records
- Scalloped Hammerhead59 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see sharks in Hawaii in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 182 of the 1,987 verified sharks sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 9.2% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see sharks in Hawaii?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of December, June and September.
What month is best for sharks in Hawaii?+
December is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through December, June and September, based on 1,987 verified observations.
Which sharks are you most likely to see in Hawaii?+
The most-recorded species in Hawaii are Reef Manta Ray, Whitetip Reef Shark and White-spotted Eagle Ray, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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