The North Sea is home to several shark species, such as the basking shark, the blue shark, and the spiny dogfish. They are commonly seen along the Dutch coast and the Oosterschelde estuary.
List of the Different Types of Sharks in the Netherlands
| Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
| Angel Shark | 4-7 feet | Moderately aggressive |
| Basking Shark | 23-30 feet | Not aggressive |
| Blue Shark | 6-11 feet | Not aggressive |
| Common Smooth-hound Shark | 3-4 feet | Not aggressive |
| Common Thresher Shark | 12-18 feet | Not aggressive |
| Nursehound Shark | 4.3-5.2 feet | Not aggressive |
| Porbeagle Shark | 6-12 feet | Not aggressive |
| School Shark | 6-7 feet | Not aggressive |
| Small Spotted Catshark | 2.5-3 feet | Not aggressive |
| Spiny Dogfish | 2.5-3.5 feet | Not aggressive (due to their small size) |
| Starry Smooth-hound | 4-4.7 feet | Not aggressive |
FAQs
1. Are there great white sharks in the Netherlands?
Great whites are not usually seen in Dutch waters as they tend to be colder than the shark can tolerate.
