Mini-Bull Sharks
Carcharhinid small coastal shark

 
This is another species of carcharhinid shark.  It ranges the warmer waters of the east coast.  It tends to have an aggressive look and behavior which delivers a shark that looks and swims like large bull sharks.  They are a REAL shark unlike dogfishes and leopards.  However, they seem to get along fine with most any other shark or ray (feed rays separate from the sharks or feed the sharks first.  Rays will lose the competition or be bitten by accident.).  We have kept them with rays, Sharpnose, Bonnetheads, other Mini-Bulls and even fish.  Their teeth do not get so large as to do major damage to their large tank mates.  This makes them ideal for systems with multiple sharks.

They deliver the ultimate predatory shark look for the lowest price for a REAL shark.  They have terrific girth and maintain a good healthy weight despite their small size.  This makes for a pup that looks like an adult.  NO MORE SKINNY sharks.  Own a Mini-Bull!

They can be an aggressive species for their size.  They are born a very large and robust pup for their maximum size being only around 5 feet in length. They will eat fish, shrimp and other foods in an aquarium.  They generally do not attack humans despite their ability to deliver a serious bite.

Their docility in captivity should not lull the aquarist into an unwarranted and false sense of security.  This will result in a serious bite.  Do not handle this species.  Get it into the tank using a bag or sling.  Use a long dip net or sling to collect and transfer it.

REMEMBER WHEN HANDLING SHARKS:  In handling this species wear heavy thick leather or Kevlar gloves.  This will not protect from a puncture wound every time, but, will prevent a slashing wound.  Puncture wounds are not terrible and heal quickly if treated properly immediately to prevent infection.

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