Bull sharks are special because they can live in both fresh and salt waters. You know how? Because they can balance the amount of salt in their bodies. Bull sharks have even been found in the Mississippi River in Illinois! Bull sharks usually swim in shallow waters, so they can sometimes run into people.
Bull sharks aren't very long but are very heavy and have a powerful bite. They are also aggressive and guard their territory. Bull sharks will attack creatures bigger than them if they feel threatened.
Bull sharks have small eyes, but since they swim in shallow and murky water, good eyes wouldn't help them, anyway. They use their other senses. Scientists think the bull sharks' weak eyes might be why there have been so many bites on people.
Have you ever seen a Bull Shark?
Hutch and the Sharkteam: thanks again for a fascinating post. Bull sharks sure are powerful. I heard that, pound for pound, bull sharks have the most powerful bite of any shark in the ocean. Is that true? Also, why call them 'bull' sharks if they don't have any horns???
ReplyDeleteGood job, H-man. Can't wait for your next post. Think there's a Chtistmas shark?
ReplyDeleteSharkman....I learned a lot about the bull shark from this post! It's really interesting that they can live in both salt and fresh water. I wonder if they could be in the Clark Fork River? (from McMamma)
ReplyDeleteSharkman, I learned a lot about the bull shark from this post! It's really interesting that they can live in both salt and fresh water. I wonder if they could swim in the Clark Fork River? (from McMamma)
ReplyDeleteHutch, Thanks for the invite to the blog. I've found the readings on the sharks very interesting. The one shark puts a new meaning to "losing it's lunch"! Personally, I do not believe I have seen a bull shark, but it would be fascinating if I, safely, came across one! You continue to impress me!!
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By the way, I have read the rest of the blogs earlier, but I couldn't post via my phone. Love the idea of a blog to bring awareness to this species!
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