Bull shark
A kind of shark · also called Zambezi shark, Lake Nicaragua shark
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About
The bull shark is a stout coastal predator capable of growing over eight feet long and entering freshwater rivers.
Female bull sharks grow noticeably larger and heavier than males, with maximum lengths sometimes exceeding 10 feet (3 m). Their thick, muscular bodies give them a heavier build than many other requiem sharks of similar length. Despite their substantial mass, they easily navigate shallow coastal waters and can travel deep into freshwater rivers and lakes.
From Wikipedia
The bull shark, also known as the Zambezi shark in Africa and Lake Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua, is a species of requiem shark commonly found worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers. It is known for its aggressive nature, and presence mainly in warm, shallow brackish and freshwater systems including estuaries and (usually) lower reaches of rivers.
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- How big is a bull shark?
- A typical bull shark measures about 8.2 feet (2.5 m) long, stands roughly 2.1 feet (0.65 m) tall, and weighs around 287 pounds (130 kg). This makes it roughly as long as a standard pickup truck bed and heavier than an adult man.
- How much space does a bull shark take up?
- About 34.3 gal (130 L), the volume of its body.
Weight
287 lb (130 kg)
- Space it takes up
- 34.3 gal (130 L)
- Length
- 8.2 ft (2.5 m)
- Height
- 25.6 in (65 cm)
Quick answer
A typical bull shark measures about 8.2 feet (2.5 m) long, stands roughly 2.1 feet (0.65 m) tall, and weighs around 287 pounds (130 kg). This makes it roughly as long as a standard pickup truck bed and heavier than an adult man.
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