Carcharhinus leucas

Bull Shark

2-3.5 metri
12-16 ani
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Despre

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.

Dimensiune

2-3.5 metri

Greutate

95-315 kg

Durata de viață

12-16 ani

Statut

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Unde le găsești

Cele mai bune locații de scufundare

Playa Del Carmen, MexicBeqa Lagoon, FijiBahamasAliwal Shoal, Africa de SudBelizeMozambicFlorida, UsaCuba

Sfaturi de scufundare

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.

Cel mai bun sezon

November to March (Mexico), varies by location

Habitat

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

Dietă

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

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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