Sharks in Oregon in July
Yes, July is a good month to see sharks in Oregon. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 54 of the 501 sightings logged across the year (10.8%), 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.
Good month for sharks in Oregon
10.8%
of yearly sightings
54
records in July
#5
busiest month of 12
501
verified records a year
June 5%, July 10.8%, August 11%. Busiest month is September at 14.8%.
501 verified observations of sharks in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When sharks are recorded in Oregon
Peak month
September
74 records (14.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 6.4% |
| February | 25 | 5% |
| March | 30 | 6% |
| April | 30 | 6% |
| May | 25 | 5% |
| June | 25 | 5% |
| July | 54 | 10.8% |
| Augustpeak | 55 | 11% |
| Septemberpeak | 74 | 14.8% |
| Octoberpeak | 63 | 12.6% |
| November | 55 | 11% |
| December | 33 | 6.6% |
Sharks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Big Skate | 330 |
| Salmon Shark | 34 |
| Smalltooth Cookiecutter Shark | 14 |
| Longnose Skate | 11 |
| Blue Shark | 8 |
| California Skate | 4 |
| School Shark | 3 |
| Pacific Sleeper Shark | 3 |
In Oregon, July carries 10.8% of the year's sharks sightings, about 2.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (5%) into July, and it heads toward August (11%) after. The busiest month is September (14.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The sharks most often recorded in Oregon are Big Skate, Salmon Shark and Smalltooth Cookiecutter 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
- Big Skate330 records
- Salmon Shark34 records
- Smalltooth Cookiecutter Shark14 records
- Longnose Skate11 records
- Blue Shark8 records
- California Skate4 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see sharks in Oregon in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 54 of the 501 verified sharks sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 10.8% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see sharks in Oregon?+
July is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though September and October is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for sharks in Oregon?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, October and August, based on 501 verified observations.
Which sharks are you most likely to see in Oregon?+
The most-recorded species in Oregon are Big Skate, Salmon Shark and Smalltooth Cookiecutter Shark, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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