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Scalloped Hammerhead Shark
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Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

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The best place to see Scalloped Hammerhead Shark is Galápagos Islands (Ecuador), scoring 50/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.

Peak month globally: August (up to 50/100). 2 destinations ranked below.

When is the best time to see Scalloped Hammerhead Shark?

August is the peak month for Scalloped Hammerhead Shark sightings globally, with scores reaching 50/100 at the best destinations.

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Monthly peak model scores for Scalloped Hammerhead Shark
MonthPeak model score
January15/100
February12/100
March12/100
April15/100
May20/100
June38/100
July44/100
August50/100
September50/100
October44/100
November25/100
December15/100

Data: WEI v6 — calibrated seasonal model · How we score

Where can you see Scalloped Hammerhead Shark in the wild?

Compare monthly model scores across all scalloped hammerhead shark destinations. Find the perfect match for your travel month.

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What are the best safari parks for Scalloped Hammerhead Shark?

Galápagos Islands (Ecuador) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 50/100.

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Top safari parks for Scalloped Hammerhead Shark
#ParkScore
1Galápagos IslandsEcuador50/100
2Great Barrier ReefAustralia42/100

Data: WEI v6 — calibrated seasonal model · How we score

Galápagos Islands
50
PEAK
VISIBILITY
#1
location_onEcuador

Galápagos Islands

Top months: Aug, Sep, Jul

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Great Barrier Reef
42
PEAK
VISIBILITY
#2
location_onAustralia

Great Barrier Reef

Top months: Jul, Aug, Sep

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Where is the best place to see Scalloped Hammerhead Shark?

Galápagos Islands (Ecuador) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 50/100. Compare all 2 destinations in the rankings below.

Data: WEI v6 — calibrated seasonal model · How we score

What is the best time of year to see Scalloped Hammerhead Shark?

August is the peak month for Scalloped Hammerhead Shark sightings, with scores reaching 50/100 at the best destinations. Use the monthly table above to compare all 12 months.

Data: WEI v6 — calibrated seasonal model · How we score

How does SafariDEX rank wildlife destinations?

Each score combines encounter probability and sighting reliability, weighted by our own calibration. The full method is published on the methodology page. How we score →