The Bull Shark - A Fascinating Denizen of the Oceans (00007414)
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Description: The bull shark, also known as the Ganges shark or Carcharhinus leucas, is a fascinating species of shark found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. It is capable of living in freshwater and is often spotted in rivers and lakes in Africa, Central, and South America. With a length of up to 350 cm and a weight of approximately 230 kilograms, the bull shark is one of the most robust shark species. Despite being labeled as a dangerous shark, it has a low flight distance and boldly approaches divers. Its diet mainly consists of mollusks, rays, crustaceans, bony fish, and even other sharks.
Location: Walker´s Cay, Walker´s Cay/Shark beach, Bahamas
Date of Capture: 16.02.2001