Bull Sharks

Learn more about bull sharks, the most adaptable sharks in the world. From freshwater to saltwater, bull sharks are one of the few species that can live for long periods of time in both environments. Their unique ability to swim up rivers makes bull sharks a formidable predator.

July 20, 2022

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Bull Sharks

Bull sharks tend to hunt on tropical coastal shorelines and live in shallow, warm waters.

Bull Sharks

These large predators can live in both saltwater and freshwater, which enables them to migrate into river systems and estuaries.

Bull Sharks

Bull sharks grow up to 11 feet in length and weigh between 200 and 500 pounds

Bull Sharks

This apex predator has the strongest bite of any shark and bites as twice as hard as Great White Sharks.

Bull Sharks

The bull shark is not a picky eater, consuming mostly fish, ocean mammals, other shark species, birds, turtles, or even other bull sharks

Bull Sharks

Bull sharks have life spans that range from 12 to 16 years

Bull Sharks

Bull sharks have a unique adaptation that allows them to survive in both freshwater and saltwater

Bull Sharks

Bull sharks' 'counter-shading' or dark coloration on the top and light coloration on the bottom distinguish this species from other sharks. Bull sharks' 'counter-shading' allows them to camouflage in the murky waters.