Sharks in Louisiana in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see sharks in Louisiana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 39 of the 187 sightings logged across the year (20.9%), 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 Louisiana
20.9%
of yearly sightings
39
records in August
#1
busiest month of 12
187
verified records a year
July 11.8%, August 20.9%, September 6.4%. Busiest month is August at 20.9%.
187 verified observations of sharks in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When sharks are recorded in Louisiana
Peak month
August
39 records (20.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 2.1% |
| February | 1 | 0.5% |
| March | 15 | 8% |
| April | 19 | 10.2% |
| May | 21 | 11.2% |
| Junepeak | 23 | 12.3% |
| Julypeak | 22 | 11.8% |
| Augustpeak | 39 | 20.9% |
| September | 12 | 6.4% |
| October | 13 | 7% |
| November | 16 | 8.6% |
| December | 2 | 1.1% |
Sharks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Stingray | 55 |
| Bull Shark | 28 |
| Lemon Shark | 22 |
| Common Blacktip Shark | 21 |
| Atlantic Sharpnose Shark | 10 |
| Cownose Ray | 4 |
| Finetooth Shark | 4 |
| Spotted Eagle Ray | 2 |
In Louisiana, August carries 20.9% of the year's sharks sightings, about 12.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (11.8%) into August, and it heads toward September (6.4%) 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 Louisiana are Atlantic Stingray, Bull Shark and Lemon Shark. 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
- Atlantic Stingray55 records
- Bull Shark28 records
- Lemon Shark22 records
- Common Blacktip Shark21 records
- Atlantic Sharpnose Shark10 records
- Cownose Ray4 records
Plan your shark trip in Louisiana
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see sharks in Louisiana in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 39 of the 187 verified sharks sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 20.9% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see sharks in Louisiana?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, June and July.
What month is best for sharks in Louisiana?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, June and July, based on 187 verified observations.
Which sharks are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+
The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Atlantic Stingray, Bull Shark and Lemon Shark, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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