Where does the bull shark live, and how can I found them?

The bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas), also known as the Zambezi shark or, unofficially, as Zambi in Africa and Lake Nicaragua shark in Nicaragua, is a requiem shark commonly found worldwide in warm, shallow waters along coasts and in rivers. read more

The bull shark is known for its aggressive nature, predilection for warm shallow water, and presence in brackish and freshwater systems including estuaries and rivers. Bull sharks can thrive in both salt and fresh water and can travel far up rivers. read more

After gestating for 12 months, a bull shark may give birth to 1 to 13 live young. They are viviparous, born live and free-swimming. The young are about 70 cm (27.6 in) at birth. The bull shark does not rear its young; the young bull sharks are born into flat, protected areas. read more

There are 20 different shark species that can survive in freshwater lakes and rivers, including bull sharks, which have been found in unlikely rivers and lakes all over the world. While bull sharks have to migrate to saltwater to reproduce, five shark species actually live year-round in the rivers of Southeast Asia and Australia. read more