What are fun facts about bull sharks?

8 Incredible Facts About Bull Sharks

• Bull Sharks Out-Bite Great Whites.
• They Can Thrive in Freshwater or Saltwater.
• They Can Swim Surprisingly Far Up Rivers.
• They Give Birth to Live Young.
• They Have More Than a Dozen Common Names.
• They May Have Been the Inspiration for ‘Jaws’

Do bull sharks lay eggs?

Bull sharks give birth to live young If they’re oviparous, they lay a sac full of eggs (called a “mermaid’s purse”), which attaches itself to a rock or other surface until the eggs are ready to hatch. Bull sharks are viviparous, and a female shark will have between four and 10 sharks per litter.

Are bull sharks blind?

Compared to their cousins the tiger and blue sharks—whose large, dark, disc of an eye make them such efficient sight hunters—the bull shark is as blind as Magoo. They often hunt in murky waters where visual acuity is less of a factor. In Africa they are often called the Zambezi shark.

How aggressive are bull sharks?

Bull Sharks are known for being unpredictable and often aggressive making it an obvious choice for caution for divers, although they are very unlikely to be a danger unless provoked or excited by chumming activities.

What is the behavior of a bull shark?

Behavior of the Bull Shark. These sharks are usually solitary, but they sometimes feed as a group. They are territorial, and can be quite aggressive towards humans, other sharks , and virtually anything that roams too close. Most hunting occurs at dawn and dusk, and they use the cloudy waters to hide their approach.

What are the characteristics of a bull shark?

Characteristics. Bull sharks get their name from their short, blunt snout, as well as their pugnacious disposition and a tendency to head-butt their prey before attacking. They are medium-size sharks, with thick, stout bodies and long pectoral fins. They are gray on top and white below, and the fins have dark tips, particularly on young bull sharks.

Are bull sharks aggressive?

Bull Shark. Bull sharks are aggressive, common, and usually live near high-population areas like tropical shorelines. They are not bothered by brackish and freshwater, and even venture far inland via rivers and tributaries.