There are very few sharks in France, with only ten attacks recorded. Sharks are uncommon in the region, with the occasional blue shark or great white sighting becoming newsworthy.
List of the Different Types of Sharks in France
| Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
Basking Shark |
23-30 feet | Not aggressive |
| Blacktip Shark | 5-8 feet | Moderately aggressive |
Blue Shark |
6-11 feet | Not aggressive |
| Common Thresher Shark | 12-18 feet | Not aggressive |
| Great Hammerhead | 15-20 feet | Highly aggressive |
Great White Shark |
11-16 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Oceanic Whitetip Shark | 10-13 feet | Highly Aggressive |
| Sand Tiger Shark | 7-10 feet | Not aggressive (due to their small mouths) |
| Scalloped Hammerhead | 9-12 feet | Moderately aggressive |
Silky Shark |
7-10 feet | Highly aggressive |
Smalltooth Sand Tiger Shark |
12-14 feet | Not aggressive |
| Smooth Hammerhead Shark | 8-12 feet | Not aggressive (but are potentially dangerous) |
Recent Cases of Shark Attacks in France >>
FAQs
1. Are there great white sharks in France?
There are 43 records of great whites near France, with the most recent sighting in 2012.
2. Have shark attacks occurred in France?
Shark attacks are sporadic in France, with the last one taking place in 2014.
3. Are there sharks in the southern part of France?
Blue sharks have often been spotted there as they give birth in the secluded areas in the region.
