Carcharhinus leucas

Bull Shark

2-3.5 metros
12-16 anos
Quase ameaçado
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.

Tamanho

2-3.5 metros

Peso

95-315 kg

Expectativa de vida

12-16 anos

Estado

Quase ameaçado

Onde encontrá-los

Melhores locais de mergulho

Playa Del Carmen, MéxicoBeqa Lagoon, FijiBahamasAliwal Shoal, África do SulBelizeMozambiqueFlorida, UsaCuba

Dicas de mergulho

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.

Melhor época

November to March (Mexico), varies by location

Habitat

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

Alimentação

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

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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