| Cover | Dec. 28, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 28, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | 1T |
| Entity File Number | 001-33831 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-0453513 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 300 First Stamford Place |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 5th Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Stamford |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 06902 |
| City Area Code | 203 |
| Local Phone Number | 276-8100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001322439 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | EGLE |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
