Sharks in Texas in April
Yes, April is a good month to see sharks in Texas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 187 of the 1,765 sightings logged across the year (10.6%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for sharks in Texas
10.6%
of yearly sightings
187
records in April
#4
busiest month of 12
1,765
verified records a year
March 8.3%, April 10.6%, May 12%. Busiest month is June at 15.7%.
1,765 verified observations of sharks in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When sharks are recorded in Texas
Peak month
June
277 records (15.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 66 | 3.7% |
| February | 86 | 4.9% |
| March | 147 | 8.3% |
| April | 187 | 10.6% |
| Maypeak | 212 | 12% |
| Junepeak | 277 | 15.7% |
| Julypeak | 221 | 12.5% |
| August | 127 | 7.2% |
| September | 119 | 6.7% |
| October | 149 | 8.4% |
| November | 100 | 5.7% |
| December | 74 | 4.2% |
Sharks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Stingray | 374 |
| Common Blacktip Shark | 221 |
| Bonnethead | 191 |
| Atlantic Sharpnose Shark | 89 |
| Cownose Ray | 79 |
| Bluntnose Stingray | 73 |
| Lessa's Butterfly Ray | 61 |
| Bull Shark | 60 |
In Texas, April carries 10.6% of the year's sharks sightings, about 2.3 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 rising from March (8.3%) into April, and it heads toward May (12%) after. The busiest month is June (15.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The sharks most often recorded in Texas are Atlantic Stingray, Common Blacktip Shark and Bonnethead. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which sharks you are most likely to see
- Atlantic Stingray374 records
- Common Blacktip Shark221 records
- Bonnethead191 records
- Atlantic Sharpnose Shark89 records
- Cownose Ray79 records
- Bluntnose Stingray73 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see sharks in Texas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 187 of the 1,765 verified sharks sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 10.6% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see sharks in Texas?+
April is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for sharks in Texas?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 1,765 verified observations.
Which sharks are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Atlantic Stingray, Common Blacktip Shark and Bonnethead, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.