Species guide
How to catch Bull shark
Carcharhinus leucas
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The Bull shark is a robust, aggressive coastal and freshwater predator known for its ability to thrive in both saltwater and freshwater environments. It is notable for traveling long distances, including far upriver from the ocean. Adults commonly inhabit estuaries, while juveniles can be found several kilometers inland.
Where they live
Found in shallow coastal waters, bays, estuaries, rivers, and lakes across North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. It frequently moves between freshwater, brackish, and saltwater zones.
Typical size
Up to about 360 cm
What they eat
- fish
- catfish
- drum fish
- scad
- herring
- grunter fish
- other small marine animals
Best baits
- cut fish
- dead fish pieces
- live baitfish
Best lures
- large spoons
- heavy jigs
- big soft plastic lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- casting near estuaries
- chumming
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