1 to 13 pups per litter. Size at birth between 1.8 and 2.5 ft. Pups show a very slow growth rate. Males mature between 5 and 7.5 ft., females mature between 6 and 7.5 ft. Expected life span at least about 15 years.
Bull sharks are one of the three most dangerous species, beside the white shark and tiger shark.
Moderately long pointed snout. Fairly large eyes and very long gill slits. Origin of first dorsal fin over or only slightly behind to the insertions of the pectoral fins. As its name implies, this shark has very small, fine, clear teeth. No interdorsal ridge.