Bull Shark

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Shark
gptkbp:adaptations strong jaws for crushing prey
gptkbp:aquarium_trade popular in public aquariums
gptkbp:average_temperature can tolerate a range of temperatures
gptkbp:behavior aggressive
gptkbp:body_shape robust and stout
gptkbp:breathability gills for respiration
gptkbp:can_be_found_in fishermen
gptkbp:coloration white underside
grayish-brown on top
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Zambezi_shark
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some regions
gptkbp:conservation_status Near Threatened
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in media and folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in marine ecosystems
important for maintaining balance.
gptkbp:fins large dorsal fin
valuable in shark fin soup
gptkbp:first_described_by by J. P. Müller and F. Schlegel in 1841
gptkbp:fishing_impact declining populations in certain areas
gptkbp:fishing_regulations subject to fishing quotas
caught by nets and lines
gptkbp:geographic_distribution worldwide
gptkbp:growth_rate 11 feet
gptkbp:habitat coastal waters
estuaries
gptkbp:habitat_range from shallow waters to deep sea
gptkbp:has_diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:has_pet about 60 cm at birth
gptkbp:has_population near threatened
gptkbp:has_skin rough due to dermal denticles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bull Shark
gptkbp:human_interaction frequent attacks reported
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of scientific studies
gptkbp:is_affected_by habitat loss
gptkbp:is_commonly_located_in gptkb:river
gptkbp:is_considered_as dangerous to humans
a species of concern
apex predator
a key species
gptkbp:is_distributed_by tropical waters
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:documentaries
gptkbp:is_found_in coastal waters
warm waters
gptkbp:is_known_for territorial behavior
aggressive behavior
strong jaws
high reproductive rate
high tolerance to salinity
fast swimming speed
gptkbp:is_monitored_by conservation organizations
gptkbp:is_noted_for agility in water
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in gptkb:media_coverage
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in estuaries
aquariums
brackish waters
other shark species
gptkbp:is_often_used_in research studies
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:food_chain
marine ecosystems
marine biodiversity
ocean ecosystems
oceanic food webs
Carcharhinidae family
gptkbp:is_popular_in fishing communities
gptkbp:is_recognized_by short snout
broad, flat teeth
dark gray coloration
gptkbp:is_studied_for behavioral patterns
gptkbp:is_studied_in marine biology courses
gptkbp:is_subject_to regulatory measures
gptkbp:is_threatened_by overfishing
gptkbp:known_for ability to tolerate freshwater
gptkbp:length 3.5 meters
2.4 meters
gptkbp:life_cycle slow growth rate
gptkbp:lifespan up to 16 years
gptkbp:lives_in freshwater
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
gptkbp:mouth triangular and serrated
gptkbp:predators larger sharks
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Tiger_Shark
gptkb:Shark
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research_importance studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Carcharhinus_leucas
gptkbp:senses excellent sense of smell
electroreception
good eyesight
gptkbp:social_behavior may exhibit territoriality
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:speed up to 100 meters
up to 40 km/h
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with cleaner fish
gptkbp:threats overfishing
gptkbp:weight up to 230 kg
gptkbp:young called pups
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shark
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4