Sharks in Mississippi in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see sharks in Mississippi. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 34 of the 266 sightings logged across the year (12.8%), 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 Mississippi
12.8%
of yearly sightings
34
records in July
#3
busiest month of 12
266
verified records a year
June 12.8%, July 12.8%, August 9.4%. Busiest month is September at 13.2%.
266 verified observations of sharks in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When sharks are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
September
35 records (13.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | 3.4% |
| February | 4 | 1.5% |
| March | 16 | 6% |
| April | 33 | 12.4% |
| May | 24 | 9% |
| Junepeak | 34 | 12.8% |
| Julypeak | 34 | 12.8% |
| August | 25 | 9.4% |
| Septemberpeak | 35 | 13.2% |
| October | 31 | 11.7% |
| November | 13 | 4.9% |
| December | 8 | 3% |
Sharks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Stingray | 93 |
| Cownose Ray | 45 |
| Bull Shark | 17 |
| Common Blacktip Shark | 10 |
| Lemon Shark | 10 |
| Atlantic Sharpnose Shark | 10 |
| Bluntnose Stingray | 9 |
| Finetooth Shark | 7 |
In Mississippi, July carries 12.8% of the year's sharks sightings, about 4.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between June and July, and it heads toward August (9.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The sharks most often recorded in Mississippi are Atlantic Stingray, Cownose Ray and Bull Shark. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which sharks you are most likely to see
- Atlantic Stingray93 records
- Cownose Ray45 records
- Bull Shark17 records
- Common Blacktip Shark10 records
- Lemon Shark10 records
- Atlantic Sharpnose Shark10 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see sharks in Mississippi in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 34 of the 266 verified sharks sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 12.8% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see sharks in Mississippi?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of September, June and July.
What month is best for sharks in Mississippi?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, June and July, based on 266 verified observations.
Which sharks are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Atlantic Stingray, Cownose Ray and Bull Shark, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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