Explore Florida's Bull Shark Population

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Size, Habit, & What to Do if You See a Bull Shark? 

Size:

grow up to 11 feet, weigh around 500 pounds

Lifespan

About 16 years

Habitat:

Estuaries, mangrove swamps, and coastal waters

Habitat:

They’ve also been known to travel up freshwater rivers like the Mississippi and have even been spotted in the Great Lakes

What to Do if You See a Bull Shark?

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Remain calm

Primarily attack humans out of curiosity rather than intentional aggression

Important not to panic as this can trigger a shark attack

Stay still and avoid sudden movements that may startle the shark

Try to maintain eye contact with the bull shark and slowly back away, keeping your eyes on it at all times

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