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Created 3/28/2015

Family Carcharhinidae

CIRCUMTROPICAL

Carcharhinus leucas

 

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

BULL SHARK

A dangerous species with a blunt nose and thick body without distinctive markings.  Prefers continental waters, estuaries, even freshwater lakes connected to the sea.  Most US attacks are attributed to this species.  Attains 10 feet.  Worldwide in warm seas excluding Hawai'i.