The bull shark is found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. Populations of many large shark species, including the bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas), have declined by 99 percent in the North Atlantic since 1970. (00007434)

Description: Bull sharks are on the hunt for food at the shark beach of Walker's Cay, the northernmost of the 700 Bahamas islands. These predators are usually found in pairs but can also form larger groups. The bull shark, also known as the Zambezi shark, is considered one of the dangerous shark species and is unique for its ability to thrive in both salt and freshwater environments. Growing up to 350 cm in length and weighing around 230 kilograms, bull sharks are formidable creatures. Their diet includes mollusks, rays, crabs, bony fish, and even other sharks.

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

Date of Capture: 16.02.2001