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The bull shark's caudal fin is longer and lower than that of the larger sharks, and it has a small snout, and lacks an interdorsal ridge. [12] Bull sharks have a bite force up to 5,914 newtons (1,330 lbf), weight for weight the highest among all investigated cartilaginous fishes. [17]
Two marine biologists share 10 shark facts for kids, as well as why shark attacks happen and why sharks are essential to human survival.
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Bull sharks: Copper shark: Carcharhinus brachyurus: Carcharhinidae Vulnerable [15] Copper shark: Basking shark: Cetorhinus maximus: Cetorhinidae: Endangered [16] Basking shark: Frilled shark: Chlamydoselachus anguineus: Chlamydoselachidae: Least concern [17] Frilled shark in Aquarium Tropical at Palais de la Porte Dorée: Horn shark ...
Sharks are found in all seas. They generally do not live in fresh water, with a few exceptions such as the bull shark and the river shark which can swim both in seawater and freshwater. [99] Sharks are common down to depths of 2,000 metres (7,000 ft), and some live even deeper, but they are almost entirely absent below 3,000 metres (10,000 ft).
Video of a fisherman catching a bull shark in the Guadalupe River has gone viral. New Braunfels officials say it's unlikely, but possible.
An article circulating on social media details a dump of over a dozen bull sharks into an Arkansas river. It is false. Fact check: Story about bull sharks in Arkansas river started as satire
While the majority of sharks are solely marine, a small number of shark species have adapted to live in freshwater. The river sharks (of the genus Glyphis) live in freshwater and coastal marine environments. The bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas), can swim between salt and fresh water, and are found in tropical rivers around the world.