Are there sharks in Seattle

Answer 1

Yes there are Sharks in Seattle, WA. We have at least 2 different kinds of shark. One I do not know what it is called and the other is the 6 gill shark also known as the bluntnose. It is, as far as I know, not a dangerous shark. Although it is a predator I do not believe it has ever been linked to any attacks on humans. They are bottom dwellers and I believe only seen at night by divers.

Answer 2

Yes. There are some species that are around all the time including leopard sharks as well as Sevengill sharks.

Other species are known to frequent or stop by on occassion depending on weather and current patterns.

Answer 3

Sharks are rarely found in the waters around Seattle, as they prefer warmer ocean temperatures. However, there have been occasional reports of small shark species in Puget Sound, but they are not common and generally pose no threat to humans.