Here are some facts about the bull shark:
- Bull sharks are named for their aggressive and unpredictable behavior, making them one of the most dangerous sharks in the world.
- They can grow up to 11 feet long and weigh over 500 pounds.
- Bull sharks have a broad, blunt snout and triangular teeth with serrated edges, making them well-suited for crushing and cutting through prey.
- They are opportunistic predators and will eat various fish, crustaceans, and even other sharks. Bull sharks are also known to attack humans, making them a threat to swimmers, divers, and fishermen.
- Bull sharks are found in warm waters around the world, but they are most common in tropical and subtropical regions.
- They can tolerate a wide range of salinities, allowing them to thrive in freshwater environments like rivers and estuaries.
- Bull sharks are viviparous, meaning they give birth to live young. Females give birth to litters of up to 13 pups every other year.
- Bull sharks are capable of leaping out of the water, making them a potential threat to people on boats.
- Bull sharks have a lifespan of around 20 years.
- Bull sharks are considered a near-threatened species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), due to overfishing and habitat destruction.