Haiti is home to several shark species, like the basking shark, the oceanic whitetip, and the great and scalloped hammerheads.
List of the Different Types of Sharks in Haiti
| Species | Maximum
Size |
Aggressiveness |
Basking Shark |
23-30 feet | Not aggressive |
| Great Hammerhead Shark | 15-20 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Oceanic Whitetip Shark | 10-13 feet | Highly aggressive |
Scalloped Hammerhead Shark |
9-12 feet | Moderately aggressive |
Whale Shark |
18-32 feet | Not aggressive |
Recent Cases of Shark Attacks in Haiti >>
FAQs
1. Have there been shark attacks in Haiti?
There haven’t been too many shark attacks in Haitian waters.
2. Are there great white sharks in Haiti?
Great white sharks have not been spotted in Haiti.
3. Are there sharks in the port of Labadee?
There are sharks in the area, however, they aren’t known to swim close to the beaches and tend to avoid crowds.
