Bull shark

(Carcharhinus leucas)

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Description

The bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas),also known as the Zambezi shark (informally "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.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.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Elasmobranchii
Order:Carcharhiniformes
Family:Carcharhinidae
Genus:Carcharhinus
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