Some individuals are covered with small white spots. Blacktips grow to be more than 150 pounds and have been known to attack divers and swimmers from time to time. As a sportfish they have few equals as they're famous for jumping like a tarpon and making long, powerful runs. The average blacktip caught by anglers is around 20 pounds. Bull shark - Bull sharks are distinguished by their blunt nose and stocky build.
Bull sharks are a common visitor to local beaches and can tolerate high levels of freshwater.
Juvenile bull sharks are common around the beachfront and jetty systems and so are their much larger relatives. They're considered a man-eater. The difference is that a hammerhead has a straight head, while the bonnethead has a rounded one. Bonnetheads often travel in schools near the water's surface. Lemon shark - These are one of the largest species of sharks to be found near local beaches.