Bull Shark
Carcharhinus leucas
FR Requin bouledogue · ES Tiburón toro · PT Tubarão-touro
Also known as: Zambezi SharkCub SharkTiburón ToroRequin BouledogueTiburón toroRequin bouledogueTubarão-touro
Surf/EstuaryShoreBoat
Shark
Score
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Prime time
Warm months; low light
Depth
0–50m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–AugGood May–Sep
Depth range
0–50mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Preferred seabed
Mixed
Findr bio
Dawn/dusk in estuaries and surf. Not picky — whole fish or bloody chunks work...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Estuary
Recommended baits
Fish baits
Diet
Small fishCrabEelsCarrionJuvenile fish
Effective techniques
DriftingBottom FishingSurfcasting
Gear
Best times
DawnDuskNight
Freshwater? River miles? I’m there — territorial doesn’t cover it.
Field notes
Where to find them
Warm estuaries, river mouths, surf, Gulf/tropical
Where they hang out
Estuary and surf, shallow to moderate depth
Prime time
Warm months; low light
Tide game
Moderate; fish move with tide into estuaries
What they're into
Cut/live bait fished on strong rigs near structure
Temperature vibe
Prefers 22–28°C
Fave weather
Moderate conditions workable
Fun fact about me
Freshwater? River miles? I’m there — territorial doesn’t cover it.
Dinner material?
4/10Better released
Play by the rules
Size/retention rules vary — check regional shark rulesNOAA Fisheries; check regional shark regulations
Looking after them
Near Threatened