The Pacific nation of Samoa is home to several shark species. There are several species of reef sharks, like the blacktip reef shark, the gray reef shark, and the whitetip reef shark, as well as others like the blue shark, the whale shark, and the Galapagos shark.
List of the Different Types of Sharks in Samoa
| Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
| Blacktip Shark | 5-8 feet | Moderately aggressive |
| Blacktip Reef Shark | 3-4 feet | Moderately aggressive (if provoked) |
| Blue Shark | 6-11 feet | Not aggressive |
| Bull Shark | 7-12 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Galapagos Shark | 9.8-12 ft | Highly aggressive |
| Gray Reef Shark | 4-5 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Oceanic Whitetip Shark | 10-13 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Sicklefin Lemon Shark | 10-12 feet | Moderately aggressive |
| Silky Shark | 7-10 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Silvertip Shark | 6.6-9.8 feet | Moderately aggressive |
| Tiger Shark | 10-14 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Whitetip Reef Shark | 3-5.5 feet | Moderately aggressive (only when provoked) |
Recent Cases of Shark Attacks in Samoa >>
FAQs
1. Have there been shark attacks in Samoa?
While most of the shark attacks occurring in Samoa took place a long time back, there was a more recent incident in 2010. A 47-year-old angler who had gone fishing in the morning was returning with his catch wrapped around his waist when a shark of an unknown species approached him. The man survived with a chest wound. The species of the shark is believed to be a bull shark judging from the size of the injury.
2. Can you interact with whale sharks in Samoa?
Yes, there are options to go whale shark watching in Samoa.
3. Are there great white sharks in Samoa?
Great white sharks haven’t been seen around Samoa.
4. Do bull sharks live around Samoa?
Yes, bull sharks swim around the country’s waters.
