Dangerous sharks from around the world

Of all the shark species that roam the oceans, only a few have attacked people and caused serious injury and death. Most of the time, sharks don’t want to interact with people and because of our low fat content they don’t even want to eat us.

Of course, the great white shark tops the list of bites and deaths worldwide, and due to its size, range, and being the top predator, it will likely remain on the list and in people’s perception. And just behind the Great White is the Tiger Shark, which also ranks high on the list of dangerous sharks. It will eat almost anything and attack for no apparent reason. Please give this shark the respect it deserves! It can be found in most of the world’s oceans and inhabits shallow waters in search of anything that can be put in the mouth. It has quite ragged teeth that are serrated to cut and tear meat.

The most dangerous shark in the world is probably the bull shark found in the oceans and freshwater rivers and lakes. It is known by many names depending on the geographical location, but this shark has a medium disposition due to its high level of testosterone. This shark will ambush a human or hit and run if the opportunity presents itself, so it should be considered very dangerous at all times. The reason why the bull shark does not top the list is because it is confused with other types of sharks that are blamed for the attack, so there are not always reliable sightings available.

The rest of the list of dangerous sharks includes the hammerhead shark, shortfin mako, sand tiger, blue shark, white tip of the ocean, black tip and reef sharks. Most of these just bite and drop, but depending on where the bite is, they can cause blood loss, nerve damage, and even death if an artery is cut. Of course, there is no general rule of thumb for any of these apex predators, so caution is always advised.

The total number of sharks that have been involved in bites and attacks since they were recorded is less than fifty per year, unless it is an unusual year. To give this perspective, there are roughly five hundred types of sharks in the ocean, which means that less than 10% are known to bite a human and most bites only result in spots and scars.

The chances of being bitten by a shark are less than lightning, but that’s little consolation if a shark does bite you!