Sharks in Washington in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see sharks in Washington. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 84 of the 594 sightings logged across the year (14.1%), 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 2, 2026.
Peak month for sharks in Washington
14.1%
of yearly sightings
84
records in June
#3
busiest month of 12
594
verified records a year
May 8.1%, June 14.1%, July 16.8%. Busiest month is July at 16.8%.
594 verified observations of sharks in Washington, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When sharks are recorded in Washington
Peak month
July
100 records (16.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 3.9% |
| February | 30 | 5.1% |
| March | 21 | 3.5% |
| April | 40 | 6.7% |
| May | 48 | 8.1% |
| Junepeak | 84 | 14.1% |
| Julypeak | 100 | 16.8% |
| Augustpeak | 93 | 15.7% |
| September | 65 | 10.9% |
| October | 39 | 6.6% |
| November | 28 | 4.7% |
| December | 23 | 3.9% |
Sharks you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Big Skate | 235 |
| North Pacific Spiny Dogfish | 138 |
| Longnose Skate | 29 |
| Bluntnose Sixgill Shark | 22 |
| Salmon Shark | 12 |
| Thresher Shark | 6 |
| School Shark | 5 |
| Smalltooth Cookiecutter Shark | 4 |
In Washington, June carries 14.1% of the year's sharks sightings, about 5.8 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 May (8.1%) into June, and it heads toward July (16.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The sharks most often recorded in Washington are Big Skate, North Pacific Spiny Dogfish and Longnose Skate. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which sharks you are most likely to see
- Big Skate235 records
- North Pacific Spiny Dogfish138 records
- Longnose Skate29 records
- Bluntnose Sixgill Shark22 records
- Salmon Shark12 records
- Thresher Shark6 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see sharks in Washington in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 84 of the 594 verified sharks sightings logged in Washington across the year, which is 14.1% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see sharks in Washington?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and June.
What month is best for sharks in Washington?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 594 verified observations.
Which sharks are you most likely to see in Washington?+
The most-recorded species in Washington are Big Skate, North Pacific Spiny Dogfish and Longnose Skate, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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