The Black Sea – the largest saltwater body closest to Bulgaria – is home to several shark species. The most common of them is the spiny dogfish. At the same time, the longnose spurdog, the small-spotted catshark, and the smooth hammerhead are also occasionally seen.
List of the Different Types of Sharks in Bulgaria
Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
Angel Shark | 4-7 feet | Moderately aggressive |
Common Thresher Shark | 12-18 feet | Not aggressive |
Longnose Spurdog | 3-3.3 feet | Not aggressive |
Small Spotted Catshark | 2.5-3 feet | Not aggressive |
Smooth Hammerhead Shark | 8-12 feet | Not aggressive (but are potentially dangerous) |
Spiny Dogfish | 2.5-3.5 feet | Not aggressive (due to their small size) |
FAQs
1. Have there been shark attacks in Bulgaria?
There haven’t been any records of shark attack-related incidents in Bulgaria.