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The
bull shark is also known as the Ground Shark, Cub Shark
or Zambezi. It's defining physical characteristics include
a stout body, short snout and a triangular serrated
teet row in its upper jaw. The Bull Shark can also grow
to be anywhere between 7 and 11 feet in length and weigh
upwards of 500 pounds. But it can also be 200 pounds
when fully grown depending on the food available during
it's physical development phase. It's Diet includes
all types of fish including other sharks and rays, turtles,
birds, dolphins and mollusks. Just like all other sharks
it can eat anything if it is hungry enough. It is often
found close to shore and can even live in fresh water
for short periods of time. It is often seen in rivers
and lakes close to the ocean. They have been found 1750
miles up the Mississippi River and 2500 miles up the
Amazon River.
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