Bull Shark
Carcharhinus leucas
Also known as: Bluntsnout Shark, Cub Shark, Estuary Shark, Estuary Whaler Shark, Freshwater Whaler, Ground Shark, Hervey Bay Whaler Shark, Nicaragua Shark, Pigeye Shark, River Whaler, River Whaler Shark, Swan River Whaler, Swan River Whaler Shark, Zambezi Shark
- Bluntsnout Shark
- Cub Shark
- Estuary Shark
- Estuary Whaler Shark
- Freshwater Whaler
- Ground Shark
- Hervey Bay Whaler Shark
- Nicaragua Shark
- Pigeye Shark
- River Whaler
- River Whaler Shark
- Swan River Whaler
- Swan River Whaler Shark
- Zambezi Shark
Overview
Found singly or in small shivers, in both shallow and deep freshwater and marine waters, of bays, estuaries, lagoons, lakes and rivers. Can cover great distances and can be found hundreds of kilometers from the sea.
This is probably the most dangerous shark to humans!
Requiem Sharks have some of the most potentially dangerous sharks in their family and are responsible for over half of shark attacks. They can also be difficult to identify!
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Circumtropical
- Country only · 13
Found singly or in small shivers, in both shallow and deep freshwater and marine waters, of bays, estuaries, lagoons, lakes and rivers.
Adult photos 13
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