Wisconsin doesn’t have too many sharks, with four to five thriving in the waters. The great white, the largest of the lot, is not a common visitor here.
List of the Different Types of Sharks in Wisconsin
| Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
Shortfin Mako Shark![]() |
6.5-9.5 feet | Highly aggressive |
Longfin Mako Shark![]() |
12-14 feet | Highly aggressive |
Nurse Shark![]() |
7-8 feet | Not aggressive |
Great White Shark![]() |
11-16 feet | Highly aggressive |




