Sharks!! While some of us fear them, for others, they can be nightmares. Sharks might have a bad rep because of significant white attacks, but several rare sharks live in the depths of the oceans that aren’t as aggressive as you think. Many of them look bizarre, of course, and could quickly freeze you in fear. Most of these mentioned here are highly endangered species that need awareness, protection, and conservation. Check out this picture gallery of 17 rare shark breeds you might not have heard of.
#1. Goblin Shark
#2. Basking Sharks
#3. Horn Shark
#4. Whale Sharks
#5. Greenland Sharks
#6. Saw Shark
#7. Frilled Shark
#8. Cookie Cutter Shark
#9. Wobbegong
#10. Angel Shark
#11. Nurse Sharks
#12. Megamouth Shark
#13 Oceanic Whitetip Shark
#14 Zebra Shark
#15 Ghost Shark
#16 Bluntnose Sixgill Shark
#17 Thresher Shark
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