Are Galapagos Sharks Aggressive?

The Galapagos sharks have sadly found themselves on the near-threatened species list due to their slow reproductive rate and overfishing. These sharks are known to have very bold personalities and can be aggressive towards humans at times.

Do Galapagos sharks attack humans?

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

Are Galapagos sharks friendly?

What's more, is that Galapagos sharks are “threat free” thanks to their relatively untouched sources of food. This lack of food scarcity in their environment has made them pretty docile creatures, especially when it comes to food items they don't need (read: us humans).