Some of the most common types of sharks that live in the nearshore zone include:
* Bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas): Bull sharks are aggressive, opportunistic predators that can tolerate a wide range of salinities, making them well-suited to living in coastal waters. They are often found in estuaries, rivers, and coastal bays, and can even venture into freshwater habitats. Bull sharks are known to attack humans, and are considered one of the most dangerous shark species.
* Tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier): Tiger sharks are large, powerful predators that are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. They are often found near shore, and are known to frequent coral reefs, seagrass beds, and other shallow-water habitats. Tiger sharks are opportunistic feeders, and will eat a variety of prey, including fish, sea turtles, seals, and even other sharks.
* Blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus): Blacktip sharks are relatively small, slender sharks that are found in warm waters around the world. They are often seen in shallow, coastal waters, and are known to form large schools. Blacktip sharks feed primarily on fish, but will also eat squid, shrimp, and other invertebrates.
* Lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris): Lemon sharks are found in shallow, coastal waters in the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. They are often seen near mangrove-lined shores, estuaries, and coral reefs. Lemon sharks are not typically aggressive towards humans, but they may bite if provoked.
* Bonnethead sharks (Sphyrna tiburo): Bonnethead sharks are small, hammerhead sharks that are found in shallow, coastal waters in the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. They are often seen in estuaries and bays, and are known to form large schools. Bonnethead sharks feed primarily on fish, squid, and shrimp.