The nurse shark is the most commonly seen shark in Grenada. There have also been rare sightings of reef sharks as well as other species, including the bull and tiger sharks.
List of the Different Types of Sharks in Grenada
| Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
Blacktip Reef Shark |
3-4 feet | Moderately aggressive (if provoked) |
Bull Shark |
7-12 feet | Highly aggressive |
Caribbean Reef Shark |
8-9 feet | Not aggressive |
Nurse Shark |
18-32 feet | Not aggressive |
Tiger Shark |
10-14 feet | Highly aggressive |
Recent Cases of Shark Attacks in Grenada >>
FAQs
1. Have there been shark attacks in Grenada?
There are four recorded shark attacks in Grenada. However, these last took place in 1970, and there haven’t been any recent incidents.
2. Can you swim with sharks in Grenada?
Outside of the occasional nurse shark, it’s doubtful one would encounter sharks while swimming.
