r/sharks↗
Sharks are awesome!
Sharks are amazing, important, and often misunderstood animals. We welcome enthusiasts, experts, and curious minds to dive in and explore the fascinating world of sharks!
280k subscribers263 posts / mo in Sep 2026205 authors / mosince 2010
r/sharks has 280k members (+12% over the last 12 months). It gets about 263 posts a month from 205 people. Top topics: Shark Week Docs & Debate, Shark Identification and Shark Encounters.
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Topics and brands on r/sharks
Top topics
Share of the subreddit's posts
- Shark Week Docs & Debate2.8%
- Shark Identification2.6%
- Shark Encounters2.4%
- Shark Conservation & Attacks2.3%
- Shark Encounters & Species2.3%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- ResearchGate
- CBS News
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Frontiers Media S.A
- The Independent
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