The cannibal shark that can swim up rivers

Published 7 Mar 2019, 15:49 GMT
the deadly bull shark

The Bull shark is a large, aggressive shark that has been known worldwide to attack humans – as well as prey on other sharks. It's alternative name – the Zambezi shark – denotes its ability to thrive in freshwater habitats as well as saltwater. It has been found far upstream in many rivers including the Mississippi and even in lakes, such as Lake Nicaragua.   

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