Sharks in Georgia

As one of the southeastern states of the US, Georgia has a coastline about 110m long. However, unlike the state next to it – Florida – there are very few shark attacks recorded in this state.

List of the Different Types of Sharks in Georgia

Species Maximum Size Aggressiveness
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark 2-4 feet Moderately aggressive
Blacktip Shark 5-8 feet Moderately aggressive
Bonnethead Shark 4-5 feet Not aggressive
Bull Shark 7-12 feet Highly aggressive
Great White Shark 11-16 feet Highly aggressive
Lemon Shark 9-10 feet Not aggressive
Tiger Shark 10-14 feet Highly aggressive

FAQs

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Over the last century, there have been only 20 attacks by sharks in Georgia. The last fatal incident occurred on 20th July 1974. A group of small sharks of an unknown species swarmed 17-year-old John Carter, who had gone swimming in Back River, Savannah Beach, Chatham County.

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At Georgia aquarium, there are options to go cage diving and admire these sharks upfront.

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Yes, great white sharks have been spotted close to the shores of Georgia.

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While whale sharks are not seen in the wild in the state, the Georgia aquarium is one of the only aquaria large enough to house whale sharks.

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Yes, as a shark that can survive in freshwater, bull sharks have occasionally swam upstream into more brackish habitats.

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