Carcharhinus leucas

Bull Shark

2-3.5 metros
12-16 años
Casi amenazado
Sobre

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.

Tamaño

2-3.5 metros

Peso

95-315 kg

Esperanza de vida

12-16 años

Estado

Casi amenazado

Dónde encontrarlos

Mejores ubicaciones de buceo

Playa Del Carmen, MéxicoBeqa Lagoon, FiyiBahamasAliwal Shoal, SudáfricaBeliceMozambiqueFlorida, UsaCuba

Consejos de buceo

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.

Mejor temporada

November to March (Mexico), varies by location

Hábitat

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

Alimentación

Fish, dolphins, other sharks, turtles, birds, and terrestrial animals near rivers
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Datos curiosos

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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