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.—
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Australia’s other fatal shark attack this year occurred in January, when a 12-year-old boy died in a hospital days after he was mauled by a bull shark in Sydney Harbor.
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ABC News,
13 June 2026
In January, a 12-year-old boy died after being mauled by a bull shark in Sydney Harbor.
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CBS News,
13 June 2026
That is, until a great white suddenly attacks the bull shark, saving the two of them and the baby.
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Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
The boat rocks gently as a young bull shark is lifted from the water, its body twisting with quiet strength.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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ABC News,
13 June 2026
In January, a 12-year-old boy died after being mauled by a bull shark in Sydney Harbor.
—
CBS News,
13 June 2026
That is, until a great white suddenly attacks the bull shark, saving the two of them and the baby.
—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
The boat rocks gently as a young bull shark is lifted from the water, its body twisting with quiet strength.
—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bull shark
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“Bull shark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bull%20shark. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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