Hammerhead Sharks in Texas in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see hammerhead sharks in Texas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 55 of the 243 sightings logged across the year (22.6%), 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 10, 2026.
Peak month for hammerhead sharks in Texas
22.6%
of yearly sightings
55
records in July
#1
busiest month of 12
243
verified records a year
June 21.4%, July 22.6%, August 7.8%. Busiest month is July at 22.6%.
243 verified observations of hammerhead sharks in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When hammerhead sharks are recorded in Texas
Peak month
July
55 records (22.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 1.2% |
| February | 5 | 2.1% |
| March | 20 | 8.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 29 | 11.9% |
| May | 26 | 10.7% |
| Junepeak | 52 | 21.4% |
| Julypeak | 55 | 22.6% |
| August | 19 | 7.8% |
| September | 9 | 3.7% |
| October | 14 | 5.8% |
| November | 7 | 2.9% |
| December | 4 | 1.6% |
Hammerhead Sharks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Bonnethead | 193 |
| Scalloped Hammerhead | 38 |
| Great Hammerhead | 11 |
In Texas, July carries 22.6% of the year's hammerhead sharks sightings, about 14.3 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 June (21.4%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The hammerhead sharks most often recorded in Texas are Bonnethead, Scalloped Hammerhead and Great Hammerhead. 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 hammerhead sharks you are most likely to see
- Bonnethead193 records
- Scalloped Hammerhead38 records
- Great Hammerhead11 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see hammerhead sharks in Texas in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 55 of the 243 verified hammerhead sharks sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 22.6% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see hammerhead sharks in Texas?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, June and April.
What month is best for hammerhead sharks in Texas?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and April, based on 243 verified observations.
Which hammerhead sharks are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Bonnethead, Scalloped Hammerhead and Great Hammerhead, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.