Bull Shark [Carcharhinus leucas]
Description
Bull sharks are powerful-looking sharks with a broad, muscular body that can make them stand out instantly in the water. Divers in suitable regions may encounter them near coasts, river mouths, and shallow bays, where they patrol with steady confidence—usually keeping a respectful distance.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
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| Order |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
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| Family |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhinidae
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| Genus |
Carcharhinus
Carcharhinus
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