Bull shark
Carcharhinus leucas
ok. 3 mAdult individual
total length
total length
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- Mass
- duże osobniki do około 300 kgDorosłe osobniki
Bull shark — size comparison
The bull shark has a stocky outline and short, broad snout. It occurs in warm coastal waters, estuaries and rivers. Its ability to function in both marine and f
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approx. 3 m
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Bull shark — size comparison — facts and sources
The bull shark has a stocky outline and short, broad snout. It occurs in warm coastal waters, estuaries and rivers. Its ability to function in both marine and freshwater distinguishes it among large sharks.
It hunts fish, other sharks, rays and turtles. Shallow bays and lower rivers provide food and are also used by young. Travelling upriver considerably broadens this predator’s available habitats.