Sharks in Texas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see sharks in Texas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 212 of the 1,765 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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 Texas
12%
of yearly sightings
212
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
1,765
verified records a year
April 10.6%, May 12%, June 15.7%. 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, May carries 12% of the year's sharks sightings, about 3.7 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 is rising from April (10.6%) into May, and it heads toward June (15.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The sharks most often recorded in Texas are Atlantic Stingray, Common Blacktip Shark and Bonnethead. 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 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 212 of the 1,765 verified sharks sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see sharks in Texas?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
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.