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"Bull Sharks Defy Expectations, Thrive in Freshwater for 17 Years"
wildlife2 years ago

"Bull Sharks Defy Expectations, Thrive in Freshwater for 17 Years"

A group of bull sharks has been living in a freshwater golf course pond in Australia for over 17 years, making it the longest observed instance of bull sharks surviving in freshwater. The sharks were likely stranded in the pond during severe floods in the mid-1990s. While the original sharks have not been spotted since 2015, it is unclear if they are still alive. The adaptability of bull sharks to different environments is highlighted by this unique case, and experts warn that with increasing extreme floods due to climate change, caution should be exercised around bodies of water that may have recently flooded.

Mysterious Disappearance of Golf Course Sharks Leaves Experts Baffled
wildlife2 years ago

Mysterious Disappearance of Golf Course Sharks Leaves Experts Baffled

A group of bull sharks lived in an artificial pond on an Australian golf course for nearly 20 years after being stranded by receding floodwaters. The sharks, which can survive in freshwater environments, were likely washed inland during flooding and became a mascot for the golf course. The sharks were last seen in 2015, and it is believed that some may have escaped back into the adjacent riverways during a flood in 2013, while others may have died. This case highlights the adaptability of bull sharks and their ability to tolerate freshwater environments.