Several shark species live in the Gulf of Oman, including the bull shark, the great hammerhead, and the whale shark. Recently, a new species has been discovered in the Gulf – the Oman bullhead shark, first described in 2005.
List of the Different Types of Sharks in Oman
| Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
| Bigeye Houndshark | 1.2-1.21 feet | Not aggressive |
| Blacktip Shark | 5-8 feet | Moderately aggressive |
Blacktip Reef Shark |
3-4 feet | Moderately aggressive (if provoked) |
Bramble Shark |
9.2-10 feet | Not aggressive |
Bull Shark |
7-12 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Great Hammerhead Shark | 15-20 feet | Highly aggressive |
Milk Shark |
3.6-3.7 feet | Not aggressive |
| Oman Bullhead Shark | 1.83-2 feet | Not aggressive |
Sandbar Shark |
5.5-8.5 feet | Not aggressive |
Sicklefin Lemon Shark |
10-12 feet | Moderately aggressive |
| Spot-tail Shark | 5-5.3 feet | Not aggressive |
Tawny Nurse Shark |
9.6-10 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) |
FAQs
1. Do great white sharks live in the waters around Oman?
Great white sharks are seldom seen in Omani waters.
2. Have there been shark attacks in Oman?
While exact data is hard to find, anglers fishing in deep waters often encounter sharks, with injuries and even deaths taking place.
