#sharks — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 6.7M total posts and 595 new posts daily, #sharks is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.5K likes and 47 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #sharks

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#shark6.7M5953.5K10052
#ocean89.9M4.5K53310038
#sharkweek1.6M363.2K5271
#sharkdiving460.3K754.5K6868
#sharkconservation311.0K391.9K3755

Related Hashtags to #sharks

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#scubadiving10.2M1.6K59210037
#sharklover349.1K5710.1K5256
#underwater10.9M9083.0K10054
#savesharks367.1K411.4K4039
#greatwhiteshark469.8K251.8K3162

Similar Hashtags to #sharks

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#savesharks367.1K411.4K4039
#savethesharks225.1K63.8K1061
#helpsavesharks155.7K61.3K946
#saveoursharks192.2K62.8K945
#whitesharks120.4K35.4K560

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #sharks on Instagram

  1. Mix with niche hashtags — #sharks has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
  2. Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #sharks alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
  3. Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #sharks with #scubadiving, #sharklover, #underwater for a well-rounded hashtag set.
  4. Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #sharks on Instagram?

#sharks has 6.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 595 new posts added daily. The average post using #sharks receives 3.5K likes and 47 comments.

Is #sharks a good hashtag to use?

#sharks has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 52/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #sharks?

The best hashtags to use with #sharks include: #scubadiving, #sharklover, #underwater, #savesharks, #greatwhiteshark. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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