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Bull shark
Carcharhinus leucas
Common names — estuary shark, river whaler, Swan River whaler shark
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Source: Fiona AyerstA blue shark swims gracefully in deep, blue ocean water, surrounded by rays of sunlight.Distribution map %3Aquality(40)&w=3840&q=100)
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Migration
Epic ocean wanderers
Blue sharks hold the record for the longest known migrations among all shark species! These sleek, fast swimmers are found in oceans all over the world and are the most abundant of all shark species.
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About bull sharks
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Physical description
Physical description
Bull sharks are large and stocky with a grey dorsal (upper) surface and pale to white underbelly. They have:
- a short, blunt snout
- a high relatively sharply pointed dorsal fin
- a relatively large second dorsal fin.
Bull sharks may grow to a length of 340 cm.
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