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Yes, a Bull Shark could live in a river. Bull Sharks can survive in fresh water and have been found in the San Juan River, the Mississippi River, the Detroit River, and, many years ago, in the Missouri River.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoBull Sharks are unique to other sharks in that they can live in both salt water and fresh water. They have been known to occasionally swim up a river, but generally they aren't able to sustain themselves; however, in recent years, an alarming number of bull sharks have begun swimming into rivers, inland lakes and other fresh water systems and not only staying there longer than they're generally known to, but also breeding. Bad news for us, good news for them since they are going into places where they won't have much competition for food.
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∙ 11y agoYes, bullsharks can live in saltwater and freshwater.
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What are bull sharks special body feature?
Bull Sharks; tolerate fresh water, and also travel far up rivers.
What is unusual about Lake Nicaragua?
Originally it was thought to be a separate species but it actually is the bull shark which is known for swimming up rivers. Bull sharks have been known to attack people many miles up the Mississippi and other world rivers. Bull sharks tagged in the lake have been found later in the Caribbean and vice versa. I forgot the river's name the sharks swim up. hope that helps.
Why are bull sharks deadlier than great white sharks?
The bull shark has the tendency to pose more of a threat do to the fact that it can swim up and survive in rivers and lakes, as well as the ocean. Therefore, it has more oppurtunitys to attack people, in oceans and rivers. However, the great white is still deadly, but the Bull shark seems to go after it's prey and kill them, not just taste. :)
What sharks besides bull sharks enter fresh water bodies in Australia?
None. The bull shark is the only one capable of sustained presence in fresh water. This is also true in other places such as the southern U.S., where bull sharks often swim up rivers from the Gulf of Mexico. This has led to more frequent attacks on swimmers and other humans who use these waters.
Can saltwater fish survive in freshwater?
Some can, most can't. Some that can are salmon which swim up rivers to spawn as adults and certain sharks, like the bull shark, that can survive lengthy periods in freshwater.
Can baby bull sharks swim?
All sharks can swim regardless of age. Once a shark is born, it must swim in order to breathe. Interesting fact, sharks only sleep for a few minutes at a time because they have to wake up and swim around to breathe again.
Do bull sharks spit their stomages out?
No they can't think about it? That's like saying we can spit our insides up the answer is no. The bull shark in known for many things attaching humans, living in fresh water, and yes it is true bull sharks live in great lakes and rivers to. But a bull shark can spit up there insides they would die.. Bull sharks are very dangerous if you think they can't live in lake Erie or lake michagain your wrong they can it's unusual to see them often but they can swim and live in great lakes
Are bull sharks in Lake Michigan?
No, at least not naturally. Bull sharks need warmer weather to survive. In theory, a bull shark could swim up through the rivers and canals from the Gulf of Mexico, but it would quickly die in the normally frigid waters.
Do bull sharks live in beaver lake?
Typically, bull sharks ARE murky water sharks but it is not likely you will find them that far inland. Rivers and estuaries near the coast are prime spots for the bull shark. Main concerns in Jordan Lake are the snakes.
How long do bull sharks migrate for?
Bull Sharks do not migrate. They usually prefer warm oceans and seas around the equator and spanning upto the tropic of cancer on one side and the tropic of capricorn on the other. They dont live in cold waters and so, do not have the need to migrate. However, they have been known to swim up rivers. They can survive in both salt and fresh water and have been spotted in both rivers and oceans.
Which is more dangerous the bull shark or great white shark?
well the great white is larger but the bull shark is more like it attacks more. so really the bull shark is more dangerous. bull sharks are more dangerous because they are an aggressive species of shark and they tend to hunt in waters were people often swim like along the tropical shorelines bull sharks live through out the world in shallow, warm ocean waters. they also swim up into freshwater rivers, humans are not part of a bull sharks normal prey, when a bull shark goes after a person its because the big fish is curious or because it simply mistakes a person for prey but bull sharks will eat almost anything. they sometimes eat dolphins and sea turtles. they hunt during night and day so thats why bull sharks are more dangerous. Also most recorded human deaths caused by sharks are from bull sharks. It is believed that around half of the recorded human deaths from Great whites are actually caused by bull sharks due to similarity in behavior and shape.
Do all age groups of bull sharks migrate?
Bull Sharks do not migrate. They usually prefer warm oceans and seas around the equator and spanning upto the tropic of cancer on one side and the tropic of capricorn on the other. They dont live in cold waters and so, do not have the need to migrate. However, they have been known to swim up rivers. They can survive in both salt and fresh water and have been spotted in both rivers and oceans.
