Bull Shark
Carcharhinus leucas
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 1 to 164 m
- Max size: 3.6 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: VU
A heavy bodied coastal shark, the bull shark thrives where fresh and salt water meet and pushes far up rivers and into hypersaline lagoons. It covers great distances, up to a hundred and eighty kilometres in a day, and its size, power and unpredictable temperament make it one of the sharks most dangerous to people.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Carcharhinidae › Carcharhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105792.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bull Shark live?
- The Bull Shark (Carcharhinus leucas) is typically found at 1 to 164 m.
- Is the Bull Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Bull Shark can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Bull Shark get?
- The Bull Shark grows to about 3.6 m.