Bull shark

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:fish
gptkbp:average_temperature Wide range of temperatures
gptkbp:behavior Aggressive
Studies on social interactions
gptkbp:breeding_season Summer months
Mating rituals observed
gptkbp:color Grayish-brown
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Zambezi_shark
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in some regions
Balancing human activities and protection
gptkbp:conservation_status Near Threatened
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in media and folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator in marine ecosystems
Important for maintaining balance
gptkbp:environmental_impact Affected by changing ocean temperatures
gptkbp:fins Dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Longlining
Catch and release practices
Important for local economies
Subject to quotas in some areas
Common in commercial fisheries
Declining populations in some regions
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Research on population genetics
gptkbp:habitat Coastal waters
gptkbp:has_education Programs to raise awareness about sharks
gptkbp:has_friend 60-80 cm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bull shark
gptkbp:interacts_with Potentially dangerous
Increased in urban areas
gptkbp:length 3.5 meters
2.4 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 16 years
Complex life cycle
gptkbp:migration Seasonal movements
gptkbp:mouth Triangular and serrated
gptkbp:notable_feature Ability to tolerate freshwater
gptkbp:predators Larger sharks
gptkbp:public_perception Often feared due to attacks
gptkbp:range Worldwide
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Tiger_shark
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
gptkbp:research Ongoing studies on migration patterns
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Carcharhinus_leucas
gptkbp:senses Excellent vision and smell
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or small groups
gptkbp:species Part of diverse shark family.
gptkbp:speed up to 40 km/h
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:Remora_fish
gptkbp:threats Overfishing
gptkbp:tourist_attraction Shark diving attracts tourists
gptkbp:traded_on Common in public aquariums
gptkbp:weight up to 230 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Coastal development
gptkbp:young Pups