- Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias): This is the largest predatory fish in the world and is found in coastal waters off California, particularly around the Farallon Islands.
- Blue shark (Prionace glauca): This shark is found in warm waters off the coast of California and can often be seen near the surface of the water.
- Mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus): These fast-swimming sharks are often found in open waters off the coast of California.
- Thresher shark (Alopias vulpinus): This type of shark has a long tail that it uses to hunt for food and can be found in waters off the coast of California.
- Leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata): These sharks are found in shallow waters near the coast of California and are often seen near sandy beaches.
- Sevengill shark (Heptranchias perlo): This shark is found in deep waters off the coast of California and is known for its seven gills.
- Spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias): These small sharks are found in deep waters off the coast of California and are known for their sharp spines.
- Salmon shark (Lamna ditropis): This shark is found in coastal waters off California and feeds on salmon.
- Soupfin shark (Galeorhinus galeus): This shark is found in coastal waters off California and is often caught for its fins, which are used in shark fin soup.