The San Jose Sharks have had a tumultuous start to the 2023-24 NHL season, suffering 11 consecutive losses and later extending their losing streak to 12 games between December 15, 2023, and January 9, 2024.

This season marks a historic low for the franchise, as they recorded four separate losing streaks of nine games or more, making them the team with the most losing streaks among the top 50 in NHL history.