Hawaii’s approximately 40 species of sharks (see the species list) are each unique in their own way. There’s no mistaking a whale or hammerhead shark, and the characteristic blunt nose and dorsal stripes of a tiger shark make it fairly easy to recognize.

From the crystal blue of the Pacific Ocean to the deep blues and greens of Hawaii’s lagoons, Hawaiian waters teem with life – including sharks! There are over 40 species of sharks that call Hawaiian waters home.

2022年1月31日 · Here are the 10 shark species most common in the coastal Hawaiian waters: 1. Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo cuvier): The Biggest. Hawaiian Name: Niuhi. Size: The largest can reach up to 16 feet (4.9 meters) long, but most are under 14 feet (4.3 meters). They can reach 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms). Color: Young sharks have a distinctive spotting pattern.

Hawaii has over 40 shark species, of which the common ones include the blacktip reef shark, whitetip reef shark, scalloped hammerhead shark, and sandbar shark. Maui island has the most shark sightings and is infamous for the maximum shark attacks in Hawaii – 40% of the total (126) bites from 1995-202.

WHAT KIND OF SHARKS LIVE IN HAWAII? There are 41 distinct species of shark in Hawaii’s warm Pacific Ocean.

There are about forty species of sharks that occur in Hawaiian waters, ranging in size from the deep-water pygmy shark (about 8 inches) to the whale shark (up to 50 feet or more). About eight species are somewhat common in nearshore waters.

Species list for Hawaiian waters. Common name, Scientific name, IUCN status worldwide (DD=data deficient; LC=least concern; NT=near threatened; VU=Vulnerable; EN=Endangered)

2014年8月13日 · We came up with a handy list of 16 facts you may not know about sharks in Hawai‘i. Between the 8-foot aggressive Galapagos shark spotted at Kaimana Beach this March and the stormy weather...

Learn surprising facts about the sharks that call the warm waters near Hawaii’s islands their home. Meet the Whitetip reef shark, Whale shark, Tiger shark and more.

2023年6月13日 · Sharks are a very important animal found in Hawaii’s waters, particularly in Maui. There are about 40 species of sharks that can be found in the waters around Hawaii, but only about 10 will be seen close to shore. For years, sharks have played an important part in Hawaiian culture.