Indonesia is home to several shark species, most notably the bull shark, the blacktip reef shark, and the whitetip reef shark. However, the most dangerous species are rarely seen near beaches used by humans, and attacks tend to be few and far between.
List of the Different Types of Sharks in Indonesia
| Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
| Bali Catshark | 1.58-1.6 feet | Not aggressive |
Blacktip Reef Shark |
3-4 feet | Moderately aggressive (if provoked) |
Bull Shark |
7-12 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Common Thresher Shark | 12-18 feet | Not aggressive |
| Great Hammerhead Shark | 15-20 feet | Highly aggressive |
Great White Shark |
11-16 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Greeneye Spurdog | 2.78-3.11 feet | Not aggressive |
Gray Reef Shark |
4-5 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Grey Sharpnose Shark | 2.3-2.9 feet | Not aggressive |
| Indonesian Angel Shark | 4.3-4.4 feet | Not aggressive |
| Indonesian Speckled Carpetshark | 1.4-1.5 feet | Not aggressive |
| Megamouth Shark | 13-18 feet | Not aggressive |
| Oceanic Whitetip Shark | 5-8 feet | Highly aggressive |
Pelagic Thresher Shark |
13-18 feet | Not aggressive |
Scalloped Hammerhead Shark |
9-12 feet | Moderately aggressive |
Silky Shark |
7-10 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Spot-tail Shark | 5-5.3 feet | Not aggressive |
Tiger Shark |
10-14 feet | Highly aggressive |
Whale Shark |
18-32 feet | Not aggressive |
Whitetip Reef Shark |
3-5.5 feet | Moderately aggressive (only when provoked) |
Recent Cases of Shark Attacks in Indonesia >>
FAQs
1. Have there been shark attacks in Indonesia?
There have been several such attacks in the country’s history. However, all the recent attacks taking place after 2010 have been non-fatal.
2. Are there great white sharks in Indonesia?
Great white sharks have been occasionally seen in Indonesian waters.
3. Can I go diving with sharks in Indonesia?
Yes, you can swim with whale sharks and get up close to these gentle giants.
4. Are there tiger sharks in Indonesia?
Though not very common and nowhere near populated areas, tiger sharks have been captured by deep-sea anglers.
