Carcharhinus leucas

Bull Shark

2-3.5 Meter
12-16 Jahre
Potenziell gefährdet
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Bull Shark

The bull shark is one of the most adaptable and widespread shark species, uniquely capable of living in both salt and fresh water. Known for their stocky build and aggressive reputation, bull sharks are actually predictable and manageable in controlled diving situations. Playa del Carmen in Mexico's Riviera Maya is famous for seasonal bull shark diving in crystal-clear Caribbean waters.

Größe

2-3.5 Meter

Gewicht

95-315 kg

Lebenserwartung

12-16 Jahre

Status

Potenziell gefährdet

Wo man sie findet

Beste Tauchorte

Playa Del Carmen, MexikoBeqa Lagoon, FidschiBahamasAliwal Shoal, SüdafrikaBelizeMosambikFlorida, UsaKuba

Tauchtipps

Bull shark dives at Playa del Carmen are conducted at 20-25m depth with experienced guides. The sharks are habituated to divers. Stay calm, maintain neutral buoyancy, and avoid erratic movements. Current can be strong—good diving skills are essential.

Beste Saison

November to March (Mexico), varies by location

Lebensraum

Coastal tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, including rivers, lakes, and estuaries

Ernährung

Fish, dolphins, other sharks, turtles, birds, and terrestrial animals near rivers
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Fun Facts

1

Bull sharks can swim thousands of kilometres up rivers—they've been found in the Mississippi and Amazon

2

They can regulate their body's salt content to move between salt and fresh water

3

Their bite force is among the strongest of any shark species

4

Female bull sharks use freshwater estuaries as nurseries for their young

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