Bull shark
Carcharhinus leucas
Description
Bull sharks are known for their aggressive nature and the ability to survive in both salt and fresh water. Larger specimens of their kind are responsible for most shark attacks that happen near the shore. They are not picky eaters, eating everything from land mammals to other bull sharks.
Statistics
Average size
Length:
7ft 10in
Weight:
287lbs
Max size
Length:
13ft 1in
Weight:
772lbs
Speed
Cruising:
?
Bolting:
24.85 mph
Diving depth
Common:
3ft 3in - 98ft 5in
Max:
3ft 3in-498ft
Lifespan
Wild:
32y
Captivity:
Unknown
Status
Endangered:
87.54/100
Dangerous:
traumatogenic
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Fatal Attacks
41
Unprovoked
179
Total Attacks
192
| Country | Location | Date | Time | Species | Activity | Injury | Fatal | Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRALIA | Pelican Waters, Caloundra | 08-07-2019 | 08h00 | Bull shark pup | Paddle boarding | Puncture wounds to left wrist | NO | 40syo Craig McDougall |
| USA | Wilmington River, Chatham County | 15-06-2019 | 09h00 | Bull shark, 4' to 5' | Swimming | Arc of lacerations to bicep | NO | 64yo Gene Brooks |
| NEW CALEDONIA | Port South Marina | 24-05-2019 | 16h00 | Bull shark, 3.5 m | Swimming | Leg severed | NO | 10yo Anthony Guillon Larrouy |
| USA | Key Biscayne | 01-02-2019 | 10h00 | Bull shark | Spearfishing | Right wrist and hand injured | NO | 50yo Alvaro Ordonez |
| AUSTRALIA | Samurai Beach | 18-10-2018 | 07h00 | Bull shark? | Body Surfing | Injury to upper right arm | NO | 50yo Paul Kenny |
| USA | Cocoa Beach, Brevard County | 25-05-2018 | 17h00 | Bull shark, 6' | Walking | Lower left leg bitten | NO | 15yo Cody High |
| THAILAND | Sai Noi Beach | 14-04-2018 | Juvenile bull shark | Swimming | Lacerations to foot and ankle | NO | 54yo Werner Danielsen | |
| BAHAMAS | Bimini | 04-04-2018 | 18h00 | Bull shark | Swimming | 2 puncture wounds to left foot, abrasion to right foot | NO | 12yo Shane McConnell |
| AUSTRALIA | Surf Beach, Kiama | 14-02-2018 | 16h00 | Bull shark, 2 m | Walking | Puncture wounds to leff foot & lower leg | NO | 35yo Adam Hoare |
| AUSTRALIA | Cone Bay | 27-01-2018 | 08h00 | Bull shark | Injuries to right leg | NO | 18yo male |
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