When did "shark sweater" start trending?

Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 1 December 2023 in the US. It has been recorded 27 times since, peaking at 20,400% on 26 May 2025.

Where is "shark sweater" rising right now?

Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 29 August 2026 (US).

How does this year compare with last year?

Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 150% in 2025, 5,800% in 2024, against 350% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.

How many people search for "shark sweater"?

Google Ads counted an average of 1,600 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 6,600 in Dec 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.

Can I put "shark sweater" on a shirt or a listing?

Yes — it is a topic search with no person, team, character, title or brand in it, the kind print-on-demand designs are made of. Anyone may design for it; keep the wording your own.

Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?

It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with sweaters); 6 related rising searches about "shark" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

shark sweater

Google Trends rising search · first seen 1 Dec 2023

"shark sweater" is a search that Google Trends flagged as rising among people searching for sweaters, first seen on 1 Dec 2023 in the US. It has been recorded 27 times since; its biggest jump was 20,400% on 26 May 2025 — a Breakout, Google's label for growth above 5,000%. It was last seen rising on 29 Aug 2026.

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First seen: 1 Dec 2023; 2 years ago
Last seen: 29 Aug 2026; 4 weeks ago
Times recorded: 27; 3 window/country combos
Peak: 20,400%; 26 May 2025
Countries: 🇺🇸; US
Windows: 1H · 4H · 1D; ever rising in

Right now (last 24 hours)

Not in any rising list in the last 24 hours. Last seen 4 weeks ago.

Last 90 daysLast 24 months

Highest growth recorded each day, across every window and country.Highest growth recorded in each month.

Same period in 2025

29 Jun 2025 – 26 Sep 2025 · peak 150%

Same period in 2024

29 Jun 2024 – 26 Sep 2024 · peak 5,800%

Tracking coverage has grown over the years (more niches, countries and time windows), so earlier years can under-count.

Search demand by month

Google Ads · data through Aug 2026

Searches peak in November–December — 6,600 a month at the top against ~1,270 in June, the quietest month. To catch the season, listings should be live by September.

~1,600 searches/month on average Ad competition: High

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When did "shark sweater" start trending?: Google Trends first listed it as a rising search on 1 December 2023 in the US. It has been recorded 27 times since, peaking at 20,400% on 26 May 2025.
Where is "shark sweater" rising right now?: Nowhere in the last 24 hours. It was last seen rising on 29 August 2026 (US).
How does this year compare with last year?: Over the same 90 days in previous years its best daily growth was 150% in 2025, 5,800% in 2024, against 350% in the last 90 days — a recurring window worth planning for.
How many people search for "shark sweater"?: Google Ads counted an average of 1,600 searches a month over the year to Aug 2026, peaking at 6,600 in Dec 2023. Demand is seasonal — plan for November–December and have listings live by September.
Can I put "shark sweater" on a shirt or a listing?: Yes — it is a topic search with no person, team, character, title or brand in it, the kind print-on-demand designs are made of. Anyone may design for it; keep the wording your own.
Is it a good keyword for print-on-demand designs?: It passes the print-on-demand filter (people search for it together with sweaters); 6 related rising searches about "shark" are listed below. Check the trademark status of any brand or name in the phrase before using it on a listing.

Source: Google Trends rising searches. Updated 26 Sep 2026, 07:49 UTC.