Gibraltar is a British overseas territory. Sharks seen close to the region include the sand tiger shark, the basking shark, and the blue shark.
List of the Different Types of Sharks in Gibraltar
| Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
| Angel Shark | 4-7 feet | Moderately aggressive |
Basking Shark |
23-30 feet | Not aggressive |
Bigeye Thresher Shark |
11-16 feet | Not aggressive |
Blue Shark |
6-11 feet | Not aggressive |
| Common Thresher Shark | 12-18 feet | Not aggressive |
Copper Shark |
11-12 feet | Not aggressive |
Great White Shark |
11-16 feet | Highly aggressive |
Longfin Mako Shark |
12-14 feet | Not aggressive |
| Nursehound Shark | 4.3-5.2 feet | Not aggressive |
| Oceanic Whitetip Shark | 10-13 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Porbeagle Shark | 6-12 feet | Not aggressive |
| Sand Tiger Shark | 7-10 feet | Not aggressive (due to their small mouths) |
Shortfin Mako Shark |
6.5-9.5 feet | Highly 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 Gibraltar?
There haven’t been any shark attacks in Gibraltar.
2. Are there great white sharks in Gibraltar?
While rare, the great whites are occasionally seen around Gibraltar.
