16 species
From the gentle Basking Shark to the powerful Great White, all documented in Gibraltarian waters.
Field Guide
Sharks of Gibraltar
Explore the sixteen shark species that patrol the Strait of Gibraltar — where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean.
Sizes & behaviour
Maximum sizes in both feet and meters, plus aggressiveness notes for each species.
Safe waters
Despite the diversity of sharks, no shark attacks have ever been recorded in Gibraltar.