Question: are there alligators in the manatee river?
Answer: The Manatee River is a 36-mile-long (58 km) river in Manatee County, Florida. ... Wildlife in and around the river includes alligators, herons, manatees, dolphins, and fish such as bass, bluegill, catfish, and gar. Bull sharks are occasionally found in the brackish water near its low-lying outlet.