Are there sharks in the Galapagos Island?

At least 33 species of shark have been recorded in the waters around the Galápagos Islands, including the recently discovered Galápagos ghostshark. One of the most common shark species seen in the Islands is the Galápagos shark, but confusingly this species is found throughout the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

Are there shark attacks in the Galapagos Islands?

Shark attacks are almost unheard of in Galapagos. According to the website sharkattackdata.com, there have been 7 unprovoked shark attacks in Galapagos since 1954. Given that there are approximately 200,000 visitors per year now in Galapagos, the odds of being bitten by a shark are negligible.

Are there great white sharks around the Galapagos Islands?

1 place for sharks has just been identified — off the coast of Darwin Island and Wolf Island in the northern portion of the Galápagos archipelago. The waters of these Pacific islands contain the largest shark biomass ever reported, about 13 tons for every 2 1/2 acres.

Do Galapagos sharks attack humans?

Although the Galapagos shark is considered potentially dangerous, it rarely attacks humans.

Is it safe to swim with Galapagos sharks?

So overall yes, the Galapagos islands are considered to be a very safe shark destination.

Is it safe to dive in Galapagos?

When diving in Galapagos, expect medium to strong currents, and this is why experienced divers, or at the very least, mid-level scuba divers should explore these waters.

Are there sharks off the coast of Ecuador?

Though reports indicate that 28 species of shark are commonly caught in Ecuador’s waters (Table 1), only six categories of sharks are reported by FAO on behalf of Ecuador: thresher sharks; shortfin makos; miscellaneous sharks; requiem sharks; hammerhead sharks; and houndsharks and smoothhounds.

How many shark attacks have there been in Hawaii in 2019?

14 shark attack victims
Officially there were 14 shark attack victims in Hawaii recorded in 2019. These attacks happened on all major Hawaiian islands: 5 shark attacks on Oahu. 2 shark attacks on the Big Island.

Where can you see Galapagos sharks?

Some of the top Galapagos snorkeling sites to spot sharks include: Los Tuneles (Isabela island), Darwin Bay (Genovesa island) and North Seymour. Contact us for a FREE GALAPAGOS TOUR QUOTE, or for advice about which type of tour is your best option to see Galapagos sharks.

Which are the best Islands to visit in Galapagos?

From Galapagos penguins to the enigmatic flightless cormorants that hang around the black, lava rock coast (which is covered by a crowd of equally black marine iguanas), Fernandina rightfully earns its place among the best islands to visit in Galapagos. Best Islands in Galapagos Decisive Factor: Penguins & Flightless Cormorants .

How dangerous is a Galapagos shark?

Galapagos shark. Galapagos sharks are bold and have behaved aggressively towards humans, and are thus regarded as dangerous. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed this species as near threatened, as it has a slow reproductive rate and there is heavy fishing pressure across its range.

What are the Predators of a Galapagos shark?

Galapagos sharks have few natural enemies. Although young sharks may succumb to cannibalism by adults, most of the mortality in the species is attributable to human activites. Galapagos sharks are actively hunted by local fishermen , who believe the species is aggressive and thus dangerous to humans.

Do I have to worry about sharks in the Galapagos?

You don’t have to worry about sharks in the Galapagos Islands. Reviewing the information on Shark Attack Data, there have been a total of just eight shark attacks in Ecuador. Since the Galapagos Islands are a part of Ecuador, this shark attack count would include the Galapagos.