The Algerian Basin is home to several endemic and migratory shark species. This includes the blue shark, the shortfin mako shark, and even the fearsome great white shark. However, shark attacks on the Algerian coast are rare and almost a non-occurrence.
List of the Different Types of Sharks in Algeria
| Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
| Angular Roughshark | 3.3-4.9 feet | Not aggressive |
Basking Shark |
23-30 feet | Not aggressive |
| Bignose Shark | 8.5-9.5 feet | Highly aggressive (but not dangerous since they are less encountered) |
| Blacktip Shark | 5-8 feet | Moderately aggressive |
Blacktip Reef Shark |
3-4 feet | Moderately aggressive (if provoked) |
| Bluntnose Six-gill Shark | 15-20 feet | Moderately aggressive (rarely targets humans, reports of just one provoked attack) |
Bramble Shark |
9.2-10 feet | Not aggressive |
Dusky Shark |
9 -12 feet | Not aggressive (until provoked) |
| Great Hammerhead Shark | 15-20 feet | Highly aggressive |
Great White Shark |
11-16 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Gulper Shark | 2.5-3 feet | Not aggressive |
| Kitefin Shark | 3-5 feet | Not aggressive |
| Porbeagle Shark | 6-12 feet | Not aggressive |
| Sand Tiger Shark | 7-10 feet | Not aggressive (due to their small mouths) |
Sandbar Shark |
5.5-8.5 feet | Not aggressive |
Scalloped Hammerhead Shark |
9-12 feet | Moderately aggressive |
Sharpnose Sevengill Shark |
2-4.6 feet | Moderately aggressive |
Shortfin Mako Shark |
6.5-9.5 feet | Highly aggressive |
Spinner Shark |
7 -8 feet | Not aggressive |
| Velvet Belly Lanternshark | 1-2 feet | Not aggressive |
Recent Cases of Shark Attacks in Algeria >>
FAQs
1. Can you go diving with sharks in Algeria?
As Algeria is not a well-established tourist spot, there aren’t many diving centers equipped to provide a safe and enjoyable experience. But on the other hand, most dive sites tend to be empty so that one can observe the marine wildlife, including sharks, mostly undisturbed.
2. Have there been shark attacks in Algeria?
There was only one recorded shark attack in Algeria back in 1844. Unfortunately, it was a fatal one.
