While there are about 30 species of shark living in the Adriatic Sea – the largest body of water close to Montenegro – less than half of them have been spotted close to the country. Several of them are at risk of extinction due to overfishing, like the shortfin mako shark and the blue shark.
List of the Different Types of Sharks in Montenegro
| Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
| Angular Roughshark | 3.3-4.9 feet | Not aggressive |
| Basking Shark | 23-30 feet | Not aggressive |
| Blue Shark | 6-11 feet | Not aggressive |
| Bluntnose Sixgill Shark | 15-18 feet | Not aggressive (unless provoked) |
| Common Smooth-hound Shark | 3-4 feet | Not aggressive |
| Common Thresher Shark | 12-18 feet | Not aggressive |
| Longnose Spurdog | 3-3.3 feet | Not aggressive |
| Porbeagle Shark | 6-12 feet | Not aggressive |
| Sandbar Shark | 5.5-8.5 feet | Not aggressive |
| School Shark | 6-7 feet | Not aggressive |
| Shortfin Mako Shark | 6.5-9.5 feet | Highly 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) |
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FAQs
1. Do great white sharks live in the waters around Montenegro?
There have been no great white sightings near Montenegro.
2. Have there been shark attacks in Montenegro?
There are only three recorded shark attacks in Montenegro’s history, with the last recorded incident taking place in 1987. Sadly one of those attacks was fatal.
3. Can I go diving with sharks in Montenegro?
There are a few places where people can interact with sharks while snorkeling or diving.
