What is a bull shark?

These formidable fish are not nearly as simple as they might seem. Bull sharks are large, stout predators found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, typically close to coastlines. Their name is reportedly inspired by their stocky appearance and blunt, rounded snout, as well as their relatively aggressive behavior.

Are bull sharks aggressive?

Bull sharks are believed to be one of the most aggressive sharks on the planet, alongside great white sharks and tiger sharks. They are found throughout the warm oceans of the world and depending on where they are found, they can have different common names such as Zambezi shark, river shark and Nicaragua shark.

Where do bull sharks live?

Distribution and habitat The bull shark is commonly found worldwide in coastal areas of warm oceans, in rivers and lakes, and occasionally salt and freshwater streams if they are deep enough. It is found to a depth of 150 m (490 ft), but does not usually swim deeper than 30 m (98 ft).

Are bull sharks euryhaline?

Bull sharks are euryhalineand can thrive in both saltand fresh water. They are known to travel far up rivers, and have been known to travel up the Mississippi Riveras far as Alton, Illinois,about 1,100 kilometres (700 mi) from the ocean, but few freshwater interactions with humans have been recorded.