- Subscribers
- 257,726
- Average Upvotes
- 147.3
- Average Comments
- 10.4
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 22
r/sharks
Best Time to Post on r/sharks (UTC TIME)
r/sharks peaks Mondays 8pm-10pm UTC
sharks Subscriber Count - redditli.st
About r/sharks
r/sharks was created on January 18, 2010, making it 16 years and 2 months old and one of the earliest subreddits on Reddit. With 257,726 members, this is a mid-size community that has built a substantial following and typically sees consistent daily activity.
r/sharks is steadily growing, with 2,306 new members in the last 30 days.
r/sharks Engagement Analysis
r/sharks shows moderate engagement relative to its size, with an average of 147.3 upvotes per post across its 257,726 members. The community is primarily content-consumption focused, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.07. To reach the Hot section of r/sharks, posts typically need at least 22 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/sharks receive an average of 10.4 comments, indicating a community that primarily engages through upvoting content. Posts tend to be appreciated more through voting than through discussion in the comments.
r/sharks Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 19 top posts from the past week, Monday is the most active day with 7 posts reaching the top, while Thursday sees the least activity with 1 posts. Weekday activity is higher than weekends, suggesting a more professionally-oriented community.
The peak posting hours are around 8pm UTC (4 posts), 6pm UTC (2 posts), and 5pm UTC (2 posts). The quietest hours are 12am UTC, 9pm UTC, and 12pm UTC, with only 1-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (7), Tuesday (1), Wednesday (4), Thursday (1), Friday (2), Saturday (3), Sunday (1) posts reaching the top.
r/sharks Growth Analysis
r/sharks currently has 257,726 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 2,306 members (0.9%), averaging 64 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/sharks in the top 4% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/sharks has gained 5,768 subscribers (2.29%). Since tracking began 597 days ago, the community has added 49,922 total subscribers.
r/sharks Milestones
- Reached 250K subscribers Nov 2025
- Fastest growth period: +3,020 subscribers Oct 2024
r/sharks Growth Trend
r/sharks is steadily growing, with 2,306 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/sharks have?
r/sharks has 257,726 subscribers as of March 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/sharks?
The best time to post on r/sharks is Mondays 8pm-10pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/sharks growing?
r/sharks is steadily growing, with 2,306 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/sharks created?
r/sharks was created on January 18, 2010, making it 16 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/sharks?
Posts on r/sharks typically need at least 22 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/sharks Key Statistics Summary
r/sharks is a Reddit community with 257,726 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "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!" The best time to post on r/sharks is Mondays 8pm-10pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 147.3 upvotes and 10.4 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 22. The subreddit is adding approximately 64 new members each day. Founded 16 years ago, r/sharks is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,347 subreddits.
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Last updated: 2026-03-28 12:48:44