Cyprus is a country that relies heavily on the income brought by tourists. So before going on vacation, some people like to check whether or not they can go swimming safely without having to worry about sharks.
Common sharks in Cyprus include the basking, blue, and thresher sharks.
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List of the Different Types of Sharks in Cyprus
| Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
| Angel Shark | 4-7 feet | Moderately aggressive |
| Angular Roughshark | 3.3-4.9 feet | Not aggressive |
| Australian Angelshark | 4-5 feet | Not aggressive |
Basking Shark |
23-30 feet | Not aggressive |
| Bigeyed Sixgill Shark | 5-6 feet | Not aggressive |
Blackmouth Catshark |
2-2.2 feet | Not aggressive |
| Blackspotted Smooth-hound | 1.6-3 feet | Not aggressive |
Blue Shark |
6-11 feet | Not aggressive |
| 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 |
| Common Smooth-hound Shark | 3-4 feet | Not aggressive |
| Common Thresher Shark | 12-18 feet | Not aggressive |
| Gulper Shark | 2.5-3 feet | Not aggressive |
| Kitefin Shark | 3-5 feet | Not aggressive |
| Little Gulper Shark | 2.6-3.6 feet | Not aggressive |
| Little Sleeper Shark | 4.6-4.7 feet | Not aggressive |
| Longnose Spurdog | 3-3.3 feet | Not aggressive |
Milk Shark |
3.6-3.7 feet | Not aggressive |
| Portuguese Dogfish | 3-3.3 feet | Not aggressive |
Sandbar Shark |
5.5-8.5 feet | Not aggressive |
| Sawback Angelshark | 4.2-6.7 feet | Not aggressive |
| School Shark | 6-7 feet | Not aggressive |
Sharpnose Sevengill Shark |
2-4.6 feet | Moderately aggressive |
Shortfin Mako Shark |
6.5-9.5 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Small-spotted Catshark | 1.5-3 feet | Not aggressive |
| Smalleye Hammerhead Shark | 3.9–4.9 feet | Not aggressive |
Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark |
12-14 feet | Not aggressive |
| Smoothback Angelshark | 5.2-5.24 feet | Not aggressive |
Spinner Shark |
7 -8 feet | Not aggressive |
| Starry Smooth-hound | 4-4.7 feet | Not aggressive |
| Velvet Belly Lanternshark | 1-2 feet | Not aggressive |
Recent Cases of Shark Attacks in Cyprus >>
FAQs
1. Do great white sharks live in the waters around Cyprus?
There has been no record of a great white swimming around Cyprus.
2. Are there sharks in the Blue Lagoon?
The famous Blue Lagoon is home to sharks, but they have yet to be seen close to beaches.
3. Are there sharks in the resorts of Ayia Napa and Protaras?
While sharks live in the areas where the resorts are located, they tend to avoid the more densely populated areas and beaches.
4. Are there sharks in the city of Paphos?
The sharks tend to be in deeper waters and mostly avoid areas close to Paphos.
5. Have there been shark attacks in Cyprus?
The only shark attack recorded in the history of Cyprus was on 23rd September 1901. A male teenager was bitten on his hands, chest, and feet, leading to his death.
6. Can I go diving with sharks in Cyprus?
While there are places to go snorkeling and diving, there aren’t too many options if you want to get up close to sharks.
