Carcharhinus leucas

Bull Shark

2-3.5 metriä
12-16 vuotta
Silmälläpidettävä
Tietoa

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.

Koko

2-3.5 metriä

Paino

95-315 kg

Elinikä

12-16 vuotta

Suojelutila

Silmälläpidettävä

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Parhaat sukelluskohteet

Playa Del Carmen, MeksikoBeqa Lagoon, FidžiBahamaAliwal Shoal, Etelä-AfrikkaBelizeMosambikFlorida, UsaKuuba

Sukellusvinkit

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.

Paras kausi

November to March (Mexico), varies by location

Elinympäristö

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

Ravinto

Fish, dolphins, other sharks, turtles, birds, and terrestrial animals near rivers
Tiesitkö?

Hauskoja faktoja

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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