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Bull Shark

Also known as Bull Sharks
363–386 kilograms 800–850 pounds
Lightest · 363 kilograms Typical · 363–386 kilograms Heaviest · 386 kilograms
Range Weight
Unit
#162Category rank 68%Weight position HighConfidence 3Source

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Bull Shark

Bull Shark has an estimated weight of 363–386 kilograms. It ranks #162 of 598 in the Animals category.

Source excerpt: We head back to the water for this next animal.” and unlike the elephant seal, the bull shark resides strictly beneath the surface as a fish that uses its gills to breathe underwater. These sharks are also very unique in that they can live in both saltwater and freshwater.

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598 Items in category 4 tonnes Category average 100 kilograms Category median 8.51 milligrams–186 tonnes Category span

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363–386 kilograms

Weight details

Typical 363–386 kilograms
Minimum 363 kilograms
Maximum 386 kilograms
Value type Range
Weight reference text

In June of 2012, in the Florida Keys, a female specimen was caught that measured around 8-feet in length and weighed between 800-850 pounds, so at least close to 900 lbs.

Unit conversions

Kilograms374 kilograms
Pounds825 pounds
Metric tonnes0.374 tonnes
Grams374,214 grams
Ounces13,200 ounces
Stones58.9 stones

Source

3 sources
9 Animals That Weigh Around 900 Pounds weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: 6. Bull Shark · Article updated 2024-05-16
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11 Animals That Weigh About 150 kg (Kilogram) weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: 4. Bull Sharks · Article updated 2024-05-16
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The 12 Heaviest Freshwater Fish in the World weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: 11. Bull Shark · Article updated 2024-05-17
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Frequently asked questions

How much does Bull Shark weigh?

Bull Shark typically weighs about 363–386 kilograms, within a recorded range of 363–386 kilograms.

Where does Bull Shark rank among Animals?

It ranks #162 of 598 entries in Animals, heavier than 68% of items in the dataset.

Where do these weight figures come from?

The data comes from 3 source articles on weightofstuff.com, most recently updated on 2024-05-16.

Dataset information

Items indexed <built-in method items of dict object at 0x7fb4337718c0>
Source articles 430
Categories 11
Confidence High
Category Animals
Category rank #162 of 598
Weight position Heavier than 68% of items
Updated 2024-05-16
Measurement type Mass
Dataset ID bull-shark
URL slug bull-shark

Confidence reflects how explicit the source wording is: exact values are high, ranges or approximations are medium, and vague statements are low.