bull shark
noun
a requiem shark, Carcharhinus leucas, inhabiting shallow waters from North Carolina to Brazil.
bull sharks
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pluralof bull shark.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Because, as we all now know, bull sharks can survive in salt and fresh water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
He’s recorded 75 sharks from 16 species passing by more than 7,500 times over the past eight years, including bull sharks, considered the most-aggressive species.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Gererd Pike of Hooked Up Fishing said his fishing charter boat was six miles from Kennedy Shoal on Sunday and he had seen large numbers of "vicious, unpredictable" bull sharks in the area.
From Barron's ● May 24, 2026
Researchers found that both male and female bull sharks tended to associate more often with females.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 17, 2026
The attacks followed several days of heavy rain, which experts say created a "perfect storm" of conditions for bull sharks who prefer murky water.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026
