Best Shark Species

1. Great White Shark

   

   The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), also known as the white shark, white pointer, or simply great white, is a species of large mackerel shark found in the coastal waters of every major ocean. It is notable for its size, with the largest reliably measured individuals reaching about 6.1 m (20... read more

   They're the biggest predatory sharks ever. If you ever encounter another dangerous shark like a bull or a tiger, just hope there's a great white there to save you.

   I love sharks and have always wanted to see a great white. It's sad that they die in aquariums.

   The great white is the most recognizable shark ever. It's the one mostly used in movies, so everybody knows it. In my opinion, it is the king of the sharks.

2. Tiger Shark

   

   The tiger shark is a species of requiem shark and the only living member of the genus Galeocerdo. It is a large macropredator that can grow to over 5 meters in length. Tiger sharks are commonly found in tropical and temperate waters, particularly around central Pacific islands.

   The most dangerous shark I'd want to swim with.

3. Hammerhead Shark

   

   My all-time favorite shark. It's like a great white with a hammer for a head! It's just awesome!

4. Whale Shark

   

   The whale shark is the world's largest living shark and largest living fish. The largest reliably measured specimen was 41.5 feet (12.65 meters) long and weighed more than 21.5 metric tons. Its broad mouth can measure about 5 feet (1.5 meters) across.... read more

   While it looks like a terrifying giant, this shark is completely harmless. It feeds on plankton.

   Largest shark ever! The whale shark is the ocean's gentle giant.

   World's biggest fish right here.

5. Mako Shark

   

6. Bull Shark

   

   The bull shark is a requiem shark known for its aggressive nature and ability to thrive in both saltwater and freshwater environments. It is often found in warm coastal waters and can travel far up rivers. Bull sharks are among the few shark species known to tolerate freshwater for extended periods,... read more

7. Megalodon

   

   The megalodon, an extinct species of giant mackerel shark, lived from approximately 23 million to 3.6 million years ago. Its exact maximum size remains uncertain, though some estimates place the largest individuals at more than 50 feet long, making them much larger than today's great white shark.... read more

   It should be #1 for many reasons:

   A. It's a badass.

   B. It's 60ft (18m).

   C. The great white (the closest relative of the Meg) can swim up to 35mph, so imagine the Meg's speed.

   This should be number 1 because this is the most dangerous shark that ever lived.

   I would go wild if we were to discover this shark somewhere, deep in the ocean. It's never going to happen, mind you... but it would be awesome.

8. Great Hammerhead Shark

   

   The biggest of the hammerhead species, there are only 10 known species to exist, and I pick this one.

9. Basking Shark

   

10. Shortfin Mako

    

    Totally the best shark - it's got the shape, the teeth, the coloring, the eye... and it will kill you.

    That picture is intimidating.

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Spinner Shark

    
12. ?

    Zebra Shark

    
The Contenders

13. Greenland Shark

    

    The other comment is a lie. These sharks are extremely docile, and you can even swim with them. Look it up.

    This thing can devour a human. We just do not swim in the cold waters. This shark ate fish, polar bears, deer, and much more.

14. Sand Tiger Shark

    

15. Angel Shark

    

16. Blue Shark

    

17. Goblin Shark

    

    Goblin sharks are rare deep-sea sharks notable for their unusual appearance and scientific value. They are best recognized by their elongated, flattened snouts and highly protrusible jaws, which give them a distinctive goblin-like look. These sharks inhabit continental slopes, submarine canyons, and... read more

18. Nurse Shark

    

    The first shark I ever saw in the ocean were two. One was around 7 ft, and the other was a bit bigger. My brother, my uncle, and I fed it some fish. I was 10 or 11 at the time.

19. Oceanic Whitetip Shark

    

20. Lemon Shark

    

21. Thresher Shark

    

    Gotta recognize them for using unique strategies.

22. Epaulette Shark

    

23. Megamouth Shark

    

    The megamouth shark is a species of deepwater shark that was first discovered in 1976 when one became entangled in the sea anchor of a U.S. Navy research vessel near Hawaii. Scientists named the shark for its unusually large mouth. Since then, the species has remained extremely elusive. As of March 2025... read more

24. Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

    

25. Blacktip Reef Shark

    

26. Whitetip Reef Shark

    

27. Cookiecutter Shark

    

    I can't imagine what caused this shark to evolve the peculiar jaws it has.