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.
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 |
Recent Cases of Shark Attacks in Thailand >>
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.
