Belize is home to several shark species. The appropriately named “Shark Ray Alley” is home to the docile nurse shark, while Gladden Spit is visited by whale sharks regularly during the full moon.
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List of the Different Types of Sharks in Belize
| Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
| Blacktip Shark | 5-8 feet | Moderately aggressive |
Bull Shark |
7-12 feet | Highly aggressive |
Caribbean Reef Shark |
8-9 feet | Not aggressive |
| Great Hammerhead Shark | 15-20 feet | Highly aggressive |
Lemon Shark |
9-10 feet | Not aggressive |
Nurse Shark |
7-8 feet | Not aggressive |
Scalloped Hammerhead Shark |
9-12 feet | Moderately aggressive |
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 |
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FAQs
1. Have there been shark attacks in Belize?
Shark attacks rarely occur in Belize.
2. Are the sharks in Belize endangered or on the verge of going extinct?
At one point, the nurse shark was at high risk, but now it is protected.
3. Can you go diving with sharks in Belize?
Yes, there are several options to interact with sharks underwater.
4. Are there tiger sharks in Belize?
While rare, tiger sharks sometimes show up in Belize.
5. Do sharks swim in the Great Blue Hole?
The Caribbean reef shark is commonly seen in Belize’s Great Blue Hole. Other sharks occasionally seen are bull sharks and hammerheads.
