The name "bull shark" comes from the shark's stocky shape, broad, flat snout, and aggressive, unpredictable behavior. source
The name "bull shark" comes from the shark's stocky shape, broad, flat snout, and aggressive, unpredictable behavior.
Bull sharks can thrive in both salt and fresh water and can travel far up rivers. source
Bull sharks can thrive in both salt and fresh water and can travel far up rivers.
The bull shark is a requiem shark commonly found worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers. source
The bull shark is a requiem shark commonly found worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers.
The bull shark is known for its aggressive nature, predilection for warm shallow water. source
The bull shark is known for its aggressive nature, predilection for warm shallow water.
In India, the bull shark may be confused with the Sundarbans or Ganges shark. source
In India, the bull shark may be confused with the Sundarbans or Ganges shark.
In Africa, the bull shark is commonly called the Zambezi River shark or just Zambi. source
In Africa, the bull shark is commonly called the Zambezi River shark or just Zambi.
The bull shark's wide range and diverse habitats result in many other local names. source
The bull shark's wide range and diverse habitats result in many other local names.
Some of the bull sharks's closest living relatives do not have the capabilities of osmoregulation. source
Some of the bull sharks's closest living relatives do not have the capabilities of osmoregulation.
The bull shark shares numerous similarities with river sharks of the genus Glyphis, and other species in the genus Carcharhinus. source
The bull shark shares numerous similarities with river sharks of the genus Glyphis, and other species in the genus Carcharhinus.
Bull sharks are large and stout, with females being larger than males. source
Bull sharks are large and stout, with females being larger than males.
The bull shark can be up to 81 cm (2.66 ft) in length at birth. source
The bull shark can be up to 81 cm (2.66 ft) in length at birth.
Adult female bull sharks average 2.4 m (7.9 ft) long. source
Adult female bull sharks average 2.4 m (7.9 ft) long.
typically weigh Adult female bull sharks 130 kg (290 lb). source
typically weigh Adult female bull sharks 130 kg (290 lb).
The slightly smaller adult male bull sharks averages 2.25 m (7.4 ft) and 95 kg (209 lb). source
The slightly smaller adult male bull sharks averages 2.25 m (7.4 ft) and 95 kg (209 lb).
While a maximum size of bull sharks 3.5 m (11 ft) is commonly reported, a single record exists of a female specimen of exactly 4.0 m (13.1 ft). source
While a maximum size of bull sharks 3.5 m (11 ft) is commonly reported, a single record exists of a female specimen of exactly 4.0 m (13.1 ft).
The maximum recorded weight of a bull shark was 315 kg (694 lb), but may be larger. source
The maximum recorded weight of a bull shark was 315 kg (694 lb), but may be larger.
Bull sharks are wider and heavier than other requiem sharks of comparable length, and are grey on top and white below. source
Bull sharks are wider and heavier than other requiem sharks of comparable length, and are grey on top and white below.
The bull shark's caudal fin is longer and lower than that of the larger sharks, and it has a small snout, and lacks an interdorsal ridge. source
The bull shark's caudal fin is longer and lower than that of the larger sharks, and it has a small snout, and lacks an interdorsal ridge.
