There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world today and they are some of the best-known predators around. Although most sharks typically swim around at a leisurely pace, some are capable of absolutely devastating bursts of speed which they use to great effect when hunting their prey. Although some sharks are naturally built for speed, there are others that are surprisingly quick despite their appearance. But just how fast can they really swim? Join us as we discover the fastest sharks in the world!
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