Hammerhead Sharks in Texas in May
Yes, May is a good month to see hammerhead sharks in Texas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 26 of the 243 sightings logged across the year (10.7%), 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.
Good month for hammerhead sharks in Texas
10.7%
of yearly sightings
26
records in May
#4
busiest month of 12
243
verified records a year
April 11.9%, May 10.7%, June 21.4%. 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, May carries 10.7% of the year's hammerhead sharks sightings, about 2.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (11.9%) into May, and it heads toward June (21.4%) after. The busiest month is July (22.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The hammerhead sharks most often recorded in Texas are Bonnethead, Scalloped Hammerhead and Great Hammerhead. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 26 of the 243 verified hammerhead sharks sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 10.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see hammerhead sharks in Texas?+
May is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though July and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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.