Sharks
Bull Shark
Carcharhinus leucas
BothCarcharhinidaeNear Threatened
About
Bull sharks are stout-bodied sharks with a broad, flat snout. They are aggressive predators known for their ability to tolerate freshwater environments, allowing them to inhabit rivers and estuaries.
- Average size
- 7-11.5 feet, 200-500 lbs
- Colors
- Gray on top, white underneath
- Diet
- Carnivorous; bony fish, sharks, rays, crustaceans, sea turtles, birds, and mammals.
- Region
- Atlantic Coast (North Carolina to Florida), Gulf of Mexico