Carcharhinus leucas

Bull Shark

2-3.5 metri
12-16 anni
Quasi minacciato
Informazioni

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.

Dimensioni

2-3.5 metri

Peso

95-315 kg

Durata della vita

12-16 anni

Stato

Quasi minacciato

Dove trovarli

Migliori siti di immersione

Playa Del Carmen, MessicoBeqa Lagoon, FigiBahamasAliwal Shoal, SudafricaBelizeMozambicoFlorida, UsaCuba

Consigli per le immersioni

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.

Stagione migliore

November to March (Mexico), varies by location

Habitat

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

Alimentazione

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

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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