Why decided to blog about the bull shark? Bull sharks are the most dangerous sharks to humans. Majority of shark attacking humans can be thanks to the bull shark. Bull sharks are very, very, dangerous. Bull sharks are responsible for sixty-nine unprovoked shark attacks, which seven-teen ended fatally. Bull sharks get their name from their snout. Bull sharks snouts are wider than their body's are. A interesting fact is that female bull sharks actually get bigger than the males. Bull sharks also hold the pleasure of having many rows of teeth, which make ripping a victim to shreds much easier. Bull sharks are also known for being a living, no, swimming trash cans. Bull sharks will eat almost anything from turtles to other sharks. The problem with bull sharks is that they swim close to shore, and live in fresh water. Bull sharks have been found 1,750 miles up the Mississippi river. Bull sharks are also a pale or dark color of grey or black, which makes them very hard to see. Bull sharks have also been targeted in southeastern U.S.A and South Africa. Bull sharks may be feared by humans, but they are essential to a healthy Eco system.
What other senses do sharks hold? Sharks also have a great power to sense electricity from an animal or fish. Sharks have a jelly filled substance in their heads called, ampullae of Lorenzini which allows them to sense the small amount of electricity in every living animal. It can detect one drop of blood in a million drops of water (25 gallons or 100 liters) and can smell blood 0.25 mile (0.4 km) away. If you have a spot that is bleeding, it would be best to stay out of the water. Sharks are also more likely to attack a single prey, then to attack a group. Staying in groups can really help reduce your chances. Another place people mistake to be "shark free" is sandbars. Sand bars are shallow, but that does not mean you wont run into a shark. Sandbars are in the middle of deeper water, which can be dangerous. Your vision is limited and most times you wont be able to see what is underneath you. One major mistake or assumption is sharks bite you because they know you will be a tasty treat. Wrong. Sharks don't know what everything tastes like. Sharks, just like humans, taste things to see what they taste like. Sharks will reject anything outside of their ordinary diet. Check out this great sight that shows all of sharks finely tuned senses.
What should you do if you ever encounter a shark? I can tell you right now, don't freak out! Sharks are very unique creatures, trained to look for different signs when finding prey. Sharks have been around for millions of years dating back to the dinosaur age. They have had a VERY long time to adapt and become one of the greatest hunting machines alive. Here are some things you should know when swimming in the ocean. Sharks hunt around early morning, or sunrise, and late at night, sunset. Just because it is dark and you cant see anything, don't assume that you are safe. Sharks have excellent eye sight, and as a added bonus they have color eyesight. One major thing is sharks can see very well in murky water. Sharks are not like regular animals. They do not always rely on their eyes. Sharks have other incredible senses. Sharks use sounds to find their next pray. They listen for the sound of splashing, which to them, sounds like a helpless fish or turtle. Sharks also can hear low pitched sounds far better than humans can. Studies suggest that sharks can hear these low pitched sounds from miles away, which help them track down their prey.
