Shark Week facts: These are the generally harmless sharks that probably won't eat you

During shark week, many of the big-frightening sharks will be highlighted on Discovery Channel. The following sharks are the gentle sharks of the world. Continue clicking to see the sharks that are generally harmless to humans. less During shark week, many of the big-frightening sharks will be highlighted on Discovery Channel. The following sharks are the gentle sharks of the world. Continue clicking to see the sharks that are generally ... more Photo: TPG/Getty Images Photo: TPG/Getty Images Image 1 of / 80 Caption Close Shark Week facts: These are the generally harmless sharks that probably won't eat you 1 / 80 Back to Gallery

On Sunday, Michael Phelps kicked off Shark Week on the Discovery Channel by racing a (disappointing) simulated shark. Since then, the channel has been focused on the voracious sharks of the world's waters.

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But much like the fake shark Phelps "raced," some sharks aren't likely to eat you, much less attack you.

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From the largest fish in the ocean to a small bottom-feeder, click through the gallery above to see the sharks that aren't likely to attack you.

And if you want to know when you should keep your guard up in the water, click through the gallery to see the most dangerous sharks of the world and the shark attacks that have happened along the Gulf of Mexico's shorelines.

FRIGHTENING: A group of sharks is called a shiver? See the terrifying video here