Bull shark

Carcharhinus leucas (Müller & Henle, 1839)

IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

Bull shark is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Vulnerable, with a population trend reported as Decreasing. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameCarcharhinus leucas
Common nameBull shark
IUCN statusVulnerable (Vulnerable)
Population trendDecreasing
ClassElasmobranchii
OrderCarcharhiniformes
FamilyCarcharhinidae
GenusCarcharhinus
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