Sharks in Thailand

There are several species of sharks living in Thailand. The most common species include the blacktip reef shark, the whitetip reef shark, and the zebra shark.

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List of the Different Types of Sharks in Thailand

FAQs

1. Have there been shark attacks in Thailand?

2. Are there great white sharks in Thailand?

3. Can you interact with sharks underwater in Thailand?

List of the Different Types of Sharks in Thailand

Species	Maximum Size	Aggressiveness
Blacktip Reef Shark	3-4 feet	Moderately aggressive (if provoked)
Bull Shark	7-12 feet	Highly aggressive
Grey Bamboo Shark	2.3-2.5 feet	Not aggressive
Gray Reef Shark	4-5 feet	Highly aggressive
Leopard Shark	6-7 feet	Not aggressive
Nurse Shark	18-32 feet	Not aggressive
Scalloped Hammerhead Shark	9-12 feet	Moderately 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)
Zebra Shark	8.2-11 feet	Not aggressive

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FAQs

1. Have there been shark attacks in Thailand?

Only two fatal unprovoked shark attacks occurred in Thailand, one in southern Thailand in 1979 and the other in Phang Nga Province in 2000.

2. Are there great white sharks in Thailand?

No, there are no great whites in Thailand.

3. Can you interact with sharks underwater in Thailand?

Several tourist attractions involve diving underwater and swimming with whale sharks or scuba diving with bull sharks.

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