With over 500 species of sharks inhabiting the oceans of the world, it’s natural to wonder which ones are relatively docile compared to those that are aggressive, even to the point of being a threat to humans. Watch this video to discover which 7 shark species are the most aggressive in the world, based on statistics from the International Shark Attack File.
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