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327 schools use the "Sharks" mascot.
Most common states: Florida (64), California (56), Texas (17)
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When it comes to school mascots, the Sharks are definitely one of the coolest and toughest-sounding ones out there. Imagine a mascot that evokes the power and fierceness of the ocean's top predators – that's what you get with the Sharks. This mascot is used by a whopping 327 schools across the USA, and it's particularly popular in Wyoming, where it's a favorite among students and sports teams. The idea of sharks as mascots isn't new; some schools, like Nova Southeastern University, switched to the Shark mascot to boost school spirit and athletic identity. Their mascot, Razor the Mako Shark, is a lively character who always gets the crowd pumped up at games and events🏆. So, if your school is a Shark, you're part of a big, fierce family that's all about strength, agility, and a little bit of that ocean swagger. Whether you're on the field, court, or in the classroom, being a Shark means you're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way⚡.
Hear how the Sharks fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 64 programs flying the Sharks banner across Florida. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Morgan Sullivan
Florida Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Wyoming. With 2 schools per million residents, the Sharks is part of daily conversations here.”
Blair Hughes
Wyoming Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Sharks delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Drew Diaz
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
327 schools in our database use the Sharks mascot across 42 states.
The Sharks shows up most in Florida (64), California (56), and Texas (17). Wy also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Sharks as a Animal and Fish mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone.
Elementary programs adopt the Sharks most often (170 schools). Other (64) and High School (58) also feature this mascot.