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bull sharks

  • plural
    of bull shark.
    bull shark
    noun
    a requiem shark, Carcharhinus leucas, inhabiting shallow waters from North Carolina to Brazil.

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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

Another boat charter operator with a vessel nearby said shark attacks in the area were rare, although bull sharks and tiger sharks were found there.

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

"I decided not to land in the water as it was deep, and I was concerned about the risks of drowning and the risk of bull sharks," the pilot said.

From BBC Dec. 12, 2024

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