Sharks of the Arabian Gulf - in pictures

A lemon shark. The species can be found in the Arabian Gulf. AFP
Show caption: A lemon shark. The species can be found in the Arabian Gulf.…
Tiger sharks live in the Gulf, though they are not common. Getty Images
Show caption: Tiger sharks live in the Gulf, though they are not common. G…
Sightings of both the scalloped hammerhead and the great hammerhead have been recorded in the Gulf. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Show caption: Sightings of both the scalloped hammerhead and the great ham…
Bull sharks are a lot more common than tiger sharks in the Arabian Gulf, though they tend to remain offshore. EPA
Show caption: Bull sharks are a lot more common than tiger sharks in the A…
Whale sharks can be spotted off the UAE coastline, occasionally venturing as close as Dubai Marina. PA
Show caption: Whale sharks can be spotted off the UAE coastline, occasiona…
The presence of great whites has yet to be recorded in the Gulf, which does not offer conditions preferred by the species. Getty
Show caption: The presence of great whites has yet to be recorded in the G…