bull shark
noun
: an aggressive requiem shark (Carcharhinus leucas) of tropical to subtropical coastal waters that has a short, blunt snout and small eyes, is tolerant of freshwater and may spend extended periods in rivers, and has been known to attack people
Bull sharks—believed to be the culprits in the two recent Florida attacks—are especially pugnacious and often found in shallow water.—
Prakash Gandhi et al.
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As with the nets, if the animal is a great white, tiger or bull shark, it’s tagged and taken a half-mile out to sea to be released.
—Michael E. Miller, Washington Post, 13 June 2024
The woman, believed to be in her 20s, was in Elizabeth Bay at about 7:45 p.m. local time when she was bitten on her right leg by what is believed to be a bull shark, according to The Sydney Morning Herald and The Guardian.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
Based on the bite patterns and images provided, the woman was most likely attacked by a bull shark, Smoothey said.
—Reuters, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2024
Analysis of her wounds confirmed to experts that a bull shark was responsible for the attack.
—USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2024
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Michael E. Miller, Washington Post, 13 June 2024
The woman, believed to be in her 20s, was in Elizabeth Bay at about 7:45 p.m. local time when she was bitten on her right leg by what is believed to be a bull shark, according to The Sydney Morning Herald and The Guardian.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
Based on the bite patterns and images provided, the woman was most likely attacked by a bull shark, Smoothey said.
—Reuters, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2024
Analysis of her wounds confirmed to experts that a bull shark was responsible for the attack.
—USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Bull shark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bull%20shark. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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