1. White Shark
Species: Carcharodon carcharias
Total number of attacks: 314
The White Shark, made famous by the movie “Jaws,” is undoubtedly the deadliest shark in the ocean, considering that its nickname is white death. Its huge size, which can reach to a maximum of 680 cm, and incredible weight of around 5,000 pounds makes it a perfect predator. Its senses are also extremely sharp as it can smell blood that is about three miles away, even if it is just a minuscule drop.
Out of the total of 314 attacks, 234 proved to be non-fatal. This is because the white shark is a curious creature and tends to “sample bite” the victim to identify what it is, releasing it after its inquisitiveness is satisfied. However, this leaves the target injured, increasing the number of unprovoked attacks under the white shark’s name, and leaving it on number one in our list of the 11 most aggressive sharks in the world. Despite their dangerous reputation, white sharks are often captured by humans as their teeth are quite valuable while their liver is used for oil and skin for leather.
