Humans Beware, These are the Most Dangerous Sharks

Published on October 19, 2017
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Pigeye Shark

You can find the pigeye shark or Java shark in warm waters along the coast of both the Western Indo-Pacific and also the eastern Atlantic. Due to its large size and strong teeth, this shark definetely poses a threat to people. While not yet recorded for attacks, there was an incident in 1993 when almost 100 people died from consuming this shark’s poisonous meat in Madagascar. So beware, this shark is not only a threat in the water!

Pigeye Shark

Pigeye Shark

Tawny Nurse Shark

Probably obvious from its appearance, the tawny nurse shark is a type of carpet shark. They’re active predators at night. At times, they can appear calm and even allow divers to approach and touch them. However, procede with caution. Sometimes, they feel provoked and have been known to bite down with powerful jaws and very strong, sharp teeth.

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Tawny Nurse Shark

Tawny Nurse Shark