While the exact number of sharks living in Qatar remains unknown, the country is famous for its whale shark population. During whale shark season, from April to September, one can interact with these majestic beasts while diving underwater.
List of the Different Types of Sharks in Qatar
| Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
| Arabian Carpetshark | 2-3 feet | Not aggressive |
| Arabian Smooth-hound | 4.9-4.92 feet | Not aggressive |
| Blacktip Shark | 5-8 feet | Moderately aggressive |
Bull Shark |
7-12 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Great Hammerhead Shark | 15-20 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Hooktooth Shark | 2.2-3.3 feet | Not aggressive |
Milk Shark |
3.6-3.7 feet | Not aggressive |
| Pigeye Shark | 6.2-8.2 feet | Not aggressive (but potentially dangerous) |
Sandbar Shark |
5.5-8.5 feet | Not aggressive |
| Slender Weasel Shark | 1.57-1.6 feet | Not aggressive |
| Snaggletooth Shark | 7.8-7.9 feet | Not aggressive |
| Spot-tail Shark | 5-5.3 feet | Not aggressive |
Tawny Nurse Shark |
9.6-10 feet | Not aggressive |
Whale Shark |
18-32 feet | Not aggressive |
| Whitecheek Shark | 3.2-3.3 feet | Not aggressive |
Zebra Shark |
8.2-11 feet | Not aggressive |
FAQs
1. Do shark attacks occur in Qatar?
As information from Qatar is quite restricted, there is almost no information about shark attacks taking place in the country.
2. Do great white sharks live in the waters around Qatar?
Great white sharks do not swim in the Persian Gulf.
