Experience fascinating bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas) up close at the beach of Walker's Cay (00007400)

Description: Bull sharks, also known as Carcharhinus leucas, are impressive predators that approach the shallow beach area. Explore these fascinating animals at the shark beach of Walker's Cay, the northernmost of the 700 Bahamas islands. Bull sharks are usually seen in pairs, but there have also been sightings of groups of up to 20 individuals. These bull sharks, as they are also called, are among the dangerous shark species and can even survive in freshwater. With a length of up to 350 cm and a weight of around 230 kilograms, they are truly remarkable creatures. Learn more about their behavior, diet habits, and their habitat in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.

Location: Walker´s Cay, Walker´s Cay/Shark beach, Bahamas

Date of Capture: 16.02.2001