Sharks are rare in Barbados compared to the rest of the Caribbean. Most shark encounters occur offshore, far away from civilian beaches. Some of the sharks seen around Barbados are the whale shark, the blue shark, and several species of reef sharks.
List of the Different Types of Sharks in Barbados
| Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
| Blacktip Reef Shark | 3-4 feet | Moderately aggressive (if provoked) |
| Blue Shark | 6-11 feet | Not aggressive |
| Bull Shark | 7-12 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Caribbean Reef Shark | 8-9 feet | Not aggressive |
| Cuban Dogfish | 2.5-3.6 feet | Not aggressive |
| Great Hammerhead | 15-20 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Nurse Shark | 18-32 feet | Not aggressive |
| Oceanic Whitetip Shark | 10-13 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Scalloped Hammerhead Shark | 9-12 feet | Moderately aggressive |
| Smooth Hammerhead Shark | 8-12 feet | Not aggressive (but are potentially dangerous) |
| Shortfin Mako Shark | 6.5-9.5 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Silky Shark | 7-10 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Tiger Shark | 10-14 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Whale Shark | 18-32 feet | Not aggressive |
Recent Cases of Shark Attacks in Barbados >>
FAQs
1. Have there been shark attacks in Barbados?
There have only been four shark attacks in the history of the country.
2. Can you swim with sharks in Barbados?
No, there aren’t any options to go swimming with sharks.
3. Are there great white sharks in Barbados?
No, great white sharks haven’t been seen around Barbados.
