Bull Shark
Carcharhinus leucas
Also called bull, zambezi shark
A large, aggressive shark species known for its ability to tolerate both saltwater and freshwater environments. Bull sharks are powerful predators with a stocky build and broad, flat snout.
Bull Shark at a glance
- Scientific name
- Carcharhinus leucas
- Typical size
- 60-96 inches
- IGFA world record
- 697 lbs
- State record
- 517 lbs 8 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Inshore waters, inlets, rivers. One of few sharks tolerant of freshwater. Powerful and aggressive.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a bull shark through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBull Shark questions people ask
Bull Shark is Carcharhinus leucas. Anglers also call it bull, zambezi shark.
A typical bull shark runs 60-96 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 697 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every bull shark you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inshore waters, inlets, rivers. One of few sharks tolerant of freshwater. Powerful and aggressive. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record bull shark weighed 697 lbs. The standing state record on file is 517 lbs 8 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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