Fascinating Image of a Bull Shark in its Natural Habitat (00003110)
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Description: The bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) is a fascinating predator found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. This image captures a bull shark in its natural habitat, foraging for food in shallow waters. At the shark beach of Walker's Cay, the northernmost of the 700 Bahamas islands, these impressive creatures can be observed. Bull sharks are known for their ability to survive in freshwater and have a low flight distance. Divers often have the opportunity to approach these majestic creatures directly, witnessing their behavior up close. These predators prey on a variety of creatures such as 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