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Date:         Tue, 12 Jan 1993 10:00:00 PT
From:         Peter_Brueggeman%UCSDLIBRARY.UCSD.EDU@SDSC.BITNET
Subject:      bull shark

          Naftali,

          Though scientists debate taxonomy, the FAO Species
          Catalogue, Volume 4, Sharks of the World is considered
          authoritative according to my sources here at Scripps.  This
          book outlines the taxonomic debates and notes that the bull
          shark, Carcharhinus leucas, has many species synonyms in
          past use (C. zambezensis, C. nicaraquensis, C.  Azureus, C.
          vanrooyeni, etc) and even some different names for its genus
          in the past (Carcharias, Squalus, Eulamia, Galeolamna).  It
          has also been confused with the Ganges shark, Glyphis
          gangeticus, and the Java or pigeye shark.  The book goes
          into some detail differentiating between the Ganges shark
          and the bull shark and notes that the reputation accorded
          the true Ganges shark may be a collective effort of it and
          the bull shark.

          This is a fascinating book and is usable by scientists and
          laypersons.  I am not a fish expert and I enjoy reading it.
          The book covers geographical distribution (includes a small
          map), habitat and biology, size, interest to fisheries, and
          taxonomic details.  Each species has a drawing of side-view,
          underside of head, and teeth.

          The FAO Species Catalogue, Volume 4, Sharks of the World is
          published in two parts, authored by LJV Compagno, at 655
          pages, published in 1984, by the Food and Agriculture
          Organization of the UN.  Order information: ISBNs
          92-5-101384-5 and 92-5-101383-7, available from Bernan
          Unipub 800-274-4888 or 301-459-7666, cost is high at $165
          plus 5% shipping/handling but well worth it if you want a
          major shark reference book.  You may be able to borrow it
          for a short time through the interlibrary loan service of
          your library, including public libraries.  It isn't a glossy
          coffee table book to scare your friends with pictures of
          sharks attacking chum.

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RE: Subject:      Re: Bull sharks

Hi Peter.
Speaking about fresh water sharks, there`s some other 3 Carcharhinus that are d
angerous individuals, although they are not tending to leave their fresh water
teritory. Its the Zambezy shark (Zambezensis), the Ganges shark (Gangeticus)
and the lake Nicaragua shark (Nicaraguensis).
Although, the bad reputation (if i may use such words at all) goes for the bull
 shark with its special front line that looks like a bottle neck, and its evil
wicked eyes and large teeth prominent from its enormous jaws.
I think its the most impressive shark after the great white as far as agressive
outlines are concernes.     /\
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                              Naftali Blau