Sharks are a species commonly feared due to their large size, rows of sharp,
blade-like teeth and a history of killing humans. Except humans shouldn’t
fear sharks as much as they do, because of the simple fact that sharks are not
out to get humans. They sometimes mistake humans for prey because of the
murkiness of the water that humans are standing in. Due to over-fishing and
‘shark finning’, many species of sharks are being placed on the endangered
species list because of there inhabitable to stay alive.
Black gulper sharks can be differentiated
from any other species because of there
teeth. Their upper and lower teeth are
broad, large and blade-like. The inside of the
black gulper shark’s mouth and tongue are
black. Black gulper sharks are primarily
found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
There have been no known attacks on
humans. Black Gulper sharks are
endangered because they are
unintentionally caught in fisherman’s nets.
10. Black Gulper Shark
9. Bigeye Sand Tiger
Bigeye sand tiger sharks are an extremely
rare species because of intense fishing
activity for them. Also they have several
rows of projecting teeth with two distinct
cusps on them. There is no definite area
this shark is found but they have mostly
been found in the Atlantic Ocean. There
have been no known attacks on humans.
Bigeye sand tiger sharks are endangered
because they are unintentionally caught in
fisherman’s nets.
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. Angel Sharks
Angel sharks have flat bodies and broad
fins, which make them similar to rays.
Most angel sharks reside in shallow,
tropical seas and hide in murky waters
waiting for their prey. They may seem
harmless but you need to be careful
because of their powerful teeth. There
have been a few reported attacks on
humans. Angel sharks are easily
overfished and that is why they are
considered endangered.
7. Bareskin Dogfish
Bareskin dogfish is a very uncommon
species; the only place they are located
is off the shore of Japan. It has no anal
fin and grooved dorsal fins. There have
been no known attacks on humans.
They live deep in the ocean and are
extremely vulnerable to being
overfished.
6. Australian Spotted
Catshark
Australian spotted catsharks are known for
a rounded snout and long body. They are
only found off the shores of Eastern
Australia. Australian spotted catsharks are
harmless to humans and live in shallow
waters away from humans. There have been
no known attacks on humans. Australian
spotted catshark is endangered due to shark
finning.
5. Basking
Shark
Basking Shark is the second largest
shark in the ocean growing up to about
40 ft. They are found in oceans all over
the world; but are harmless to humans.
They keep their mouths open to filter
fish and zooplankton into meals for
themselves. There have been no
known attacks on humans. Basking
sharks are not scared of humans or
boats, which makes them an easy
target for fisherman.
Dusky sharks are found worldwide in
tropical, warm water oceans. They have
long, streamlined bodies with a very broad,
rounded nose. Their medium sized eyes are
equipped with third eyelids, which would
help discover more about this rare species,
but it is difficult when they are being
overfished. Dusky sharks are typically
bronze or bluish gray in appearance. Due to
there large size, Dusky sharks pose a large
threat to humans; there have been a few
reported attacks on humans. They are very
vulnerable to overfishing because of their 3.
slow reproduction rate.
2. Whale Shark
1. Great White Shark
4. Dusky Shark
Scalloped Hammerhead
Scalloped hammerheads are the most
common among the hammerhead species.
They are typically found in warm, tropical
waters around the globe. Their head looks
like a “hammer” with their eyes and mouth
at the very top. Hammerheads are the top
species caught for shark finning causing a
major decline in their population. There
have been no known attacks on humans.
Scalloped Hammerheads are also
endangered due to over fishing.
Whale sharks are found in warm,
tropical waters. Their teeth are not
used at all in eating because they are
filter feeders. Whale sharks are big
but shouldn’t be feared because they
pose no threat to humans. Sometimes
humans even take rides on whale
sharks. Whale sharks pose no threat
to humans therefore; there have
been no known attacks on humans.
Whale sharks are endangered due to
fishing for them commercially.
Great white sharks are the biggest predatory
fish in the world. They can grow up to 15 feet,
some exceeding 20 ft. They typically have gray
bodies with white underbellies so they can
blend in with the rocky sea floor. They have a
great sense of smell and can detect their prey
from far away. They are generally found in
cool, coastal waters around the world. There
have been a number of reported attacks on
humans. Great white sharks are endangered
because of over fishing and accidentally being
caught in gill nets.