Several shark species make the waters of Uruguay their home. Common sharks are the angular angelshark, the smalleye hammerhead, and the narrownose smooth-hound.
However, attacks seldom occur today, and sharks tend to have more to fear from humans than the other way around.
List of the Different Types of Sharks in Uruguay
| Species | Maximum Size | Aggressiveness |
| Angular Angelshark | 2.9-4.3 feet | Not aggressive |
| Argentine Angelshark | 3.28-3.93 feet | Not aggressive |
Broadnose Sevengill Shark |
3.5-7.5 feet | Not aggressive (unless caught) |
| Common Thresher Shark | 12-18 feet | Not aggressive |
Copper Shark |
11-12 feet | Not aggressive |
Dusky Shark |
9 -12 feet | Not aggressive (until provoked) |
Great White Shark |
11-16 feet | Highly aggressive |
Longfin Mako Shark |
12-14 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Narrownose Smooth-hound | 2.4-2.42 feet | Not aggressive |
| Sand Tiger Shark | 7-10 feet | Not aggressive (due to their small mouths) |
| School Shark | 6-7 feet | Not aggressive |
Shortfin Mako Shark |
6.5-9.5 feet | Highly aggressive |
Silky Shark |
7-10 feet | Highly aggressive |
| Smalleye Hammerhead Shark | 3.9–4.9 feet | Not aggressive |
Recent Cases of Shark Attacks in Uruguay >>
FAQs
1. Are there great white sharks in Uruguay?
Yes, great whites have been seen quite often in Uruguayan waters.
2. Have there been shark attacks in Uruguay?
There have only been four shark attacks in the country’s history, with the last incident in 2004.
