Bull shark - Wikipedia
WEBBull sharks are wider and heavier than other requiem sharks of comparable length, and are grey on top and white below. The second dorsal fin is smaller than the first. The bull shark's caudal fin is longer and lower than that of the larger sharks, and it has a small snout, and lacks an interdorsal ridge. [12]
Bull Shark | FWC - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
WEBDistinguishing Characteristics. Back is pale to dark gray, fading to a white belly. Snout bluntly rounded, much shorter than width of mouth. First dorsal fin has wide base, almost as wide as height; begins over or just behind pectoral fin insertion. 2 nd dorsal fin is much shorter than the 1 st dorsal fin. No interdorsal ridge.
Carcharhinus leucas – Discover Fishes - Florida Museum
WEB3 days ago · The first dorsal fin is large and broadly triangular with a pointed apex. The second dorsal fin is significantly smaller. The pectoral fins are also large, broad and angular. Bull sharks have small eyes relative to most other carcharhinid sharks which suggests that vision may not be as important for this species which often occurs in …
Shark anatomy - Wikipedia
WEBMost sharks have eight fins: a pair of pectoral fins, a pair of pelvic fins, two dorsal fins, an anal fin, and a caudal fin. Pectoral fins are stiff, which enables downward movement, lift, and guidance.
How Bull Sharks Work - HowStuffWorks
WEBThe bull shark has a second dorsal fin farther back and much smaller than the first. The area between the two dorsal fins can either be flat, or have a small, raised ridge of skin -- this is the interdorsal ridge. The fins of a young bull shark typically have dark tips, but they grow out of this awkward stage in adulthood.
Bull Shark: Carcharhinus leucas - sharks and rays
WEBDorsal colouration grey or grey/brown, occasionally with irregular darker blotches. Fins unmarked or slightly dusky towards tips/posterior margins; more noticeable in juveniles. Size. Maximum length at least 324cm. Size at birth 56-81cm. It is estimated that bull sharks may live for more than 50 years. Conservation Status. VULNERABLE.
Understanding Shark Fins & Types – sharksinfo.com
WEBThe dorsal fin is the fin located on the back of the shark, and it is the most recognizable fin of a shark. The dorsal fin serves several purposes, including providing stability and balance while swimming, steering, and making sharp turns.
Bull shark - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBBull sharks are wider and heavier than other requiem sharks of comparable length, and are grey on top and white below. The second dorsal fin is smaller than the first. The bull shark's caudal fin is longer and lower than that of the larger sharks, and it has a small snout, and lacks an interdorsal ridge. Show More
Bull Shark: Facts, Habitat, and Behavior - American Oceans
WEBFins. One of the most noticeable features of the bull shark is their long pectoral fins. These fins are used to control their movements and help them swim through the water with ease. Bull sharks also have a large dorsal fin on their back, which is …
Bull Shark | Online Learning Center - Aquarium of the Pacific
WEBBull sharks are robust-bodied with a blunt, rounded snout. They have two dorsal fins. The first is large and triangular with a pointed or rounded tip. The second fin is about one third the height of the first fin. There is no skin ridge between the …
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