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Jul. 06, 2022
Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 06, 2022
Entity Registrant Name WHEELER REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD
Entity File Number 001-35713
Entity Tax Identification Number 45-2681082
Entity Address, Address Line One 2529 Virginia Beach Blvd
Entity Address, City or Town Virginia Beach
Entity Address, State or Province VA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 23452
City Area Code 757
Local Phone Number 627-9088
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 0001527541
Amendment Flag false
Common Stock  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
Trading Symbol WHLR
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Series B Preferred Stock  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
Trading Symbol WHLRP
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Series D Preferred Stock  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Series D Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock
Trading Symbol WHLRD
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Convertible Subordinated Debt  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 7.00% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2031
Trading Symbol WHLRL
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ