Are there sharks in the Hudson river?

According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), there are no known incidents of sharks in the Hudson River. However, there is always the potential for sharks to be present in any body of water, so it is important to be aware of potential risks when swimming in the river.



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Experts say it's safe to swim in most of the Hudson most of the time — though things get dicey after it rains.

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There have been reports of them in the Hudson. From time to time you see seals in the Hudson as well, Brian Kotsol added. Saltwater is not the only turf for a shark.... it's been reported of sharks swimming up to 100 miles up rivers for a long time. Bull sharks have been reported in the past swimming in the Hudson.

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Crabs, turtles and many types of fish can be found along the whole length of the river. Near the sea, even starfish, lobsters and sea horses can be found!

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Recife Beach, Brazil The most common shark found on Recife Beach is the Bull Shark, an often unpredictable kind of shark that is known for its strength and tenacity. While not especially fast, bull sharks are nevertheless frightening to come across in the wild.

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This Popular U.S. Beach Destination May Have the World's Highest Concentration of Great White Sharks. Researchers believe that the population of great white sharks on Cape Cod has been steadily growing.

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