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Bull shark

Carcharhinus leucas

Description

Bull sharks are known for their aggressive nature and the ability to survive in both salt and fresh water. Larger specimens of their kind are responsible for most shark attacks that happen near the shore. They are not picky eaters, eating everything from land mammals to other bull sharks.

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Statistics

Average size

Length:

7ft 10in

Weight:

287lbs

Max size

Length:

13ft 1in

Weight:

772lbs

Speed

Cruising:

?

Bolting:

24.85 mph

Diving depth

Common:

3ft 3in - 98ft 5in

Max:

3ft 3in-498ft

Lifespan

Wild:

32y

Captivity:

Unknown

Status

Endangered:

87.54/100

Dangerous:

traumatogenic

Reported interactions with humans View all

Fatal Attacks

41

Unprovoked

179

Total Attacks

192

CountryLocationDateTimeSpeciesActivityInjuryFatalPerson
AUSTRALIA Pelican Waters, Caloundra 08-07-2019 08h00Bull shark pupPaddle boardingPuncture wounds to left wristNO 40syo Craig McDougall
USA Wilmington River, Chatham County 15-06-2019 09h00Bull shark, 4' to 5'SwimmingArc of lacerations to bicepNO 64yo Gene Brooks
NEW CALEDONIA Port South Marina 24-05-2019 16h00Bull shark, 3.5 mSwimmingLeg severedNO 10yo Anthony Guillon Larrouy
USA Key Biscayne 01-02-2019 10h00Bull sharkSpearfishingRight wrist and hand injuredNO 50yo Alvaro Ordonez
AUSTRALIA Samurai Beach 18-10-2018 07h00Bull shark?Body SurfingInjury to upper right armNO 50yo Paul Kenny
USA Cocoa Beach, Brevard County 25-05-2018 17h00Bull shark, 6'WalkingLower left leg bittenNO 15yo Cody High
THAILAND Sai Noi Beach 14-04-2018 Juvenile bull sharkSwimmingLacerations to foot and ankleNO 54yo Werner Danielsen
BAHAMAS Bimini 04-04-2018 18h00Bull sharkSwimming2 puncture wounds to left foot, abrasion to right footNO 12yo Shane McConnell
AUSTRALIA Surf Beach, Kiama 14-02-2018 16h00Bull shark, 2 mWalkingPuncture wounds to leff foot & lower legNO 35yo Adam Hoare
AUSTRALIA Cone Bay 27-01-2018 08h00Bull sharkInjuries to right legNO 18yo male

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