{"id":11414,"date":"2022-09-05T12:14:49","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T11:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/?p=11414"},"modified":"2022-09-16T09:35:17","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T08:35:17","slug":"most-dangerous-sharks-to-humans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/most-dangerous-sharks-to-humans\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Most Dangerous Sharks to Humans &#8211; How Many Did You Know?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of all the animals in the sea, sharks are perhaps the most feared by humans. This is because some shark species can be large and aggressive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what are the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most dangerous sharks to humans?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, we&#8217;ll take a look at some of the most dangerous sharks out there. So if you&#8217;re ever swimming in the ocean and come across one of these aptly-named predators, it&#8217;s best to steer clear!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='what-are-the-most-dangerous-sharks-to-humans'><strong>What Are the Most Dangerous Sharks to Humans<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which shark is the most dangerous<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? This is a question that many people ask each other, especially after hearing about a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/shark-attack-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shark attack<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/different-types-of-sharks\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">different types of sharks<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">out there, some more while others less dangerous to humans. So, without further ado, here are the top eight most dangerous sharks out there.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4 id='great-white-shark'><b>Great White Shark<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11415 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Great-White-Shark.jpeg\" alt=\"Great White Shark\" width=\"1200\" height=\"835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Great-White-Shark.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Great-White-Shark-300x209.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Great-White-Shark-1024x713.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Great-White-Shark-768x534.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Great-White-Shark-200x140.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Great-White-Shark-380x264.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Great-White-Shark-800x557.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Great-White-Shark-1160x807.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Great-White-Shark-140x97.jpeg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>source: www.wikipedia.org<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one is without a doubt the world&#8217;s deadliest shark, since it has attacked more humans than any other shark. We&#8217;re talking about more than 300 attacks in which more than 50 people have died. This shark species is an apex <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">predator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning they&#8217;re at the top of the food chain. They have no natural predators, so they&#8217;re not afraid of anything except for bigger white sharks or killer whales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more than<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 300 teeth <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and a bite force of over 4,000 PSI, any human could bleed to death in minutes or die of shock before even reaching the shore. Great white sharks mostly eat marine mammals, such as dolphins, porpoises, seals, and sea lions. But they will also eat fish, birds, squid, turtles, and even other smaller sharks. This shark species was the inspiration for the movie &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaws<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4 id='tiger-shark'><b>Tiger Shark<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11416 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tiger-Shark.jpeg\" alt=\"Tiger Shark\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tiger-Shark.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tiger-Shark-300x223.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tiger-Shark-1024x759.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tiger-Shark-768x570.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tiger-Shark-1536x1139.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tiger-Shark-380x282.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tiger-Shark-800x593.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tiger-Shark-1160x860.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tiger-Shark-140x104.jpeg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>source: www.wikipedia.org<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiger sharks grow as big as 14 feet and weigh over 2,000 pounds, with female sharks being larger in size than males. Their name comes from the dark stripes on their bodies, which fade as they age. They are one of the largest shark species, and their size alone makes them a force to be reckoned with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiger sharks are known for being &#8220;opportunistic feeders,&#8221; meaning they will eat just about anything they come across, including humans. Lastly, tiger sharks have a very strong sense of smell and can easily track down their prey. This makes them particularly dangerous to swimmers and surfers, who may not even know that a shark is in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4 id='bull-shark'><b>Bull Shark<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11417 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bull-Shark.jpeg\" alt=\"Bull Shark\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bull-Shark.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bull-Shark-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bull-Shark-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bull-Shark-380x285.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bull-Shark-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bull-Shark-140x105.jpeg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>source: www.wikipedia.org<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bull sharks are considered to be some of the most dangerous shark species to humans for several reasons. They are known to be aggressive and often attack without warning. Secondly, they have a powerful bite that can cause serious injury or death. They also inhabit coastal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">waters <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where people often swim and surf, making them more likely to come into contact with humans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While all shark attacks are potentially dangerous, those caused by bull sharks can be particularly horrific due to the size and power of these animals. Bull sharks have been responsible for some of the most notorious shark attacks in history. However, humans are not their natural prey, and attacks are often the result of mistaken identity or curiosity. These sharks can weigh up to 500 pounds, be as big as 11 feet, and live up to 16 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4 id='blacktip-shark'><b>Blacktip Shark<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11418 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blacktip-Shark.jpeg\" alt=\"Blacktip Shark\" width=\"1693\" height=\"995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blacktip-Shark.jpeg 1693w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blacktip-Shark-300x176.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blacktip-Shark-1024x602.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blacktip-Shark-768x451.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blacktip-Shark-1536x903.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blacktip-Shark-380x223.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blacktip-Shark-800x470.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blacktip-Shark-1160x682.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blacktip-Shark-140x82.jpeg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1693px) 100vw, 1693px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>source: www.wikipedia.org<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite their natural fear of people, blacktip sharks have gained a fearsome reputation as swimmers&#8217; predators. These attacks are not necessarily fatal, but they can cause serious injury (and even death) to unwary swimmers if the animal misidentifies a swimmer as their usual food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite their preference for saltwater, blacktip reef sharks are frequently spotted close to the coast in river mouths, bays, mangrove swamps, and other wetlands. The unique black patterns on the ends of their fins give them their name. They typically eat tiny schooling fish such as herring and sardines, but they sometimes go for small sharks, stingrays, crabs, and squids as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4 id='sand-tiger-shark'><b>Sand Tiger Shark<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11419 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sand-Tiger-Shark.jpeg\" alt=\"Sand Tiger Shark\" width=\"640\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sand-Tiger-Shark.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sand-Tiger-Shark-300x152.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sand-Tiger-Shark-380x192.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sand-Tiger-Shark-140x71.jpeg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>source: www.wikipedia.org<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term &#8220;sand tiger shark&#8221; comes from their migratory tendencies. Often seen by surfers, these sharks dwell in tropical seas all around the world and have unique hunting techniques. They collect air above the surface to become lighter, which gives them the ability to sit nearly totally still while approaching prey undetected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although sand tigers only attack humans when provoked or famished, they should always be avoided because of their size and wide mouth full of sharp teeth. In the last few centuries, there have been 36 recorded attacks by this species, but none have resulted in a human fatality.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4 id='oceanic-whitetip-shark'><b>Oceanic Whitetip Shark<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11420 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Oceanic-Whitetip-Shark.jpeg\" alt=\"Oceanic Whitetip Shark\" width=\"1892\" height=\"1656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Oceanic-Whitetip-Shark.jpeg 1892w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Oceanic-Whitetip-Shark-300x263.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Oceanic-Whitetip-Shark-1024x896.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Oceanic-Whitetip-Shark-768x672.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Oceanic-Whitetip-Shark-1536x1344.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Oceanic-Whitetip-Shark-380x333.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Oceanic-Whitetip-Shark-800x700.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Oceanic-Whitetip-Shark-1160x1015.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Oceanic-Whitetip-Shark-140x123.jpeg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1892px) 100vw, 1892px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>source: www.wikipedia.or<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of the troops onboard the Nova Scotia (which sank in World War II and lost more than 800 lives) are believed to have been eaten by oceanic whitetip sharks (brown sharks). These sharks are known for their violent hunting habits, and they have been involved in numerous attacks on humans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whitetips are found in all tropical and subtropical oceans. They are known to aggregate around areas with high food concentrations, such as shipwrecks, whale carcasses, birds, and other prey. These sharks are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fast swimmers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and have been known to attack boats, which can be a problem for fishermen and others who work on the water. Its huge pectoral and dorsal fins have white tips (hence the name). The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">species <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is frequently hunted for its flesh, fins, and oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4 id='blue-shark'><b>Blue Shark<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11421 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blue-Shark.jpeg\" alt=\"Blue Shark\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blue-Shark.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blue-Shark-300x203.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blue-Shark-1024x694.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blue-Shark-768x521.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blue-Shark-1536x1042.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blue-Shark-380x258.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blue-Shark-800x543.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blue-Shark-1160x787.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blue-Shark-140x95.jpeg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>source: www.wikipedia.or<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although only 4 of the 13 attacks by blue sharks on humans have been fatal, this still indicates that these creatures can be dangerous. Fortunately, blue sharks typically live in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deep <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">waters where they don&#8217;t come into contact with people very often. They might investigate us if we enter their territory out of curiosity, but they rarely attack without being provoked.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These sharks can grow up to 12 feet long and hunt at depths of 1,150 feet or more for things like herring, sardines, squid, cuttlefish, and octopus. The speed of the shark is so great that only some animals are able to escape it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though these sharks are dangerous, their main predator is no other than the human. Every year, people kill around 20 million blue sharks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4 id='shortfin-mako-shark'><b>Shortfin Mako Shark<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11422 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shortfin-Mako-Shark.jpeg\" alt=\"Shortfin Mako Shark\" width=\"1130\" height=\"753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shortfin-Mako-Shark.jpeg 1130w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shortfin-Mako-Shark-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shortfin-Mako-Shark-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shortfin-Mako-Shark-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shortfin-Mako-Shark-380x253.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shortfin-Mako-Shark-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Shortfin-Mako-Shark-140x93.jpeg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1130px) 100vw, 1130px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>source: www.wikipedia.org<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mako sharks are considered to be some of the most dangerous and creepy-looking sharks that swim in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ocean<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Their large size, pointy teeth, and beady eyes is what makes them appear <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But it&#8217;s not just their appearance; they&#8217;re also one of the fastest sharks in the ocean, capable of swimming in bursts of 45 miles per hour.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shortfin mako shark lives in an area with a lot of food. The main food for these sharks is cephalopods. However, they also eat bony fish, sea turtles, porpoises, seabirds, and other sharks. This shark species needs around 3% of its body weight in food each day to live. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu\/shark-attacks\/factors\/species-implicated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISAF<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shortfin makos have only 9 verified attacks on people, with only 1 fatality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='faqs'><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4 id='what-is-the-most-dangerous-shark-in-the-world'><b>What is the most dangerous shark in the world?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The great whites might be fierce, but we think that bull sharks are even more dangerous. They&#8217;re aggressive and tend to stay near areas with lots of people, like tropical shorelines. They can live in both salt and fresh water, but they also venture into rivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id='what-shark-kills-most-humans'><b>What shark kills most humans?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The great white shark is the largest predatory fish in the world and one with the most recorded fatal attacks on humans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='bottom-line'><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what are the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most dangerous sharks to humans<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While great whites and tiger sharks often get a lot of attention for their deadly bites, bull sharks take the cake with their aggressive behavior and propensity for inhabiting shallow waters near populated areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember these tips: avoid murky water, never swim alone, and heed all warning signs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='sources%c2%a0'><strong>Sources:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/animals\/fish\/facts\/bull-shark#:~:text=Human%20Encounters,most%20likely%20to%20attack%20humans.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Geographic<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/animals\/fish\/facts\/tiger-shark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Geographic<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfertoday.com\/environment\/the-deadliest-and-most-dangerous-shark-species\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SurferToday.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu\/shark-attacks\/factors\/species-implicated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Museum<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchsharksociety.org\/most-dangerous-shark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dutch Shark Society<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Of all the animals in the sea, sharks are perhaps the most feared by humans. This is because some shark species can be large and aggressive. But what are the most dangerous sharks to humans? Today, we&#8217;ll take a look at some of the most dangerous sharks out there. So if you&#8217;re ever swimming in [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/most-dangerous-sharks-to-humans\/\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from 8 Most Dangerous Sharks to Humans &#8211; How Many Did You Know?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":11423,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11414","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-guides"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11414","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/42"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11414"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11414\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11414"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11414"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11414"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}