Whale Shark:The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is the largest shark species at an impressive 40 feet long. Whale sharks weigh 20,000 to 30,000 pounds.
Tiger Shark:Galeocerdo cuvier, the tiger shark, can reach up to about 18 feet long, though most are smaller. Tiger sharks weigh between 850 and 1,400 pounds.
Megamouth:The megamouth has been spotted in waters around Japan, Hawaii, and California. Megamouth sharks can dive to a depth of 3,280 feet.
Longfin Mako:This species can grow to about 14 feet long and weighs an average of 154 pounds.
Greenland Shark:This 24-foot-long fish is one of the longest-lived creatures. Biologists believe the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) can live up to 400 years.
Great White Shark:Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) typically grow to between 11 and 16 feet long, with rare individuals reaching up to 20 feet.
Great Hammerhead:Great hammerhead sharks are typically between 11-15 feet long and weigh 500 pounds or more.
Common Thresher Shark:Also called the Atlantic thresher shark, this species can grow up to 20 feet long and weigh 1,100 pounds.
Bluntnose Sixgill Shark:the bluntnose sixgill shark (Hexanchus griseus) averages 15.8 feet long but may grow as long as 20 feet.
Basking Shark:At up to 40 feet long, the basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) is the second-largest shark in the world.