The Virgin Islands of the United States of America is home to several shark species. The most seen species include the nurse shark, the tiger shark, the blacktip shark, the lemon shark, and the gray reef shark.
List of the Different Types of Sharks in the U.S. Virgin Islands
| Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
| Blacktip Shark | 5-8 feet | Moderately aggressive |
| Caribbean Reef Shark | 8-9 feet | Not aggressive |
| Great Hammerhead Shark | 15-20 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Gray Reef Shark | 4-5 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Lemon Shark | 9-10 feet | Not aggressive |
| Leopard Shark | 6-7 feet | Not aggressive |
| Nurse Shark | 7-8 feet | Not aggressive |
| Tiger Shark | 10-14 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Whale Shark | 18-32 feet | Not aggressive |
FAQs
1. Have there been shark attacks in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
There have been only four recorded unprovoked shark attacks in the U.S. Virgin Islands, with the last one occurring in 2008. Thankfully it was a non-fatal one.
2. Are there great white sharks in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
Great whites are generally not seen in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
3. Do tiger sharks live in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
Yes, tiger sharks are often spotted in the waters surrounding the U.S. Virgin Islands.
