Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias): As the biggest meat-eating sharks, great whites have gained a fearsome reputation. They average between 12 and 21 feet but have been recorded at 35 feet. Great whites, which have torpedo-shaped bodies and pointed snouts, get their name from the distinct white coloring on their undersides. Learn More >>>

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus): The whale shark is the world's largest fish. It swims through the water with its mouth wide open, filtering small plant and animal organisms it feeds on. Whale shark distribution spans tropical and subtropical waters where they swim from the surface to a depth of 200 meters. Reaching a length of about 50 feet, they are dark in color with distinct white spots dotting their bodies. Learn More >>>

Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus): Oceanic whitetips are an extremely dangerous species of shark since they are known to be fearless around potential prey. They are abundant in the open ocean and are found worldwide in waters above 200 meters. They are often the first to appear at mid-ocean air or sea disasters and arrive in great numbers. This shark's large rounded dorsal fin and very long pectoral fins distinguish it from other sharks. Learn More >>>

Spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias): The spiny dogfish is found within all of the world's oceans. This slender bodied shark is dark gray on top with white spots and white on the bottom. The spiny dogfish received its name from a combination of physical and behavioral characteristics. With sharp venomous spines in front of each dorsal fin, their name includes the word spiny. Fishermen gave the title dogfish to these sharks since they travel in packs of hundreds to thousands segregated by size and sex. >>>Learn More