Shark kills scuba diver off Bahamas Feb 26, 2008
Crew members cast fish parts into the water to attract bull sharks, tiger sharks and other species - but don't provide protective cages for divers ... "We recommend all operations immediately cease and desist conducting open-water non-cage Shark Diving experiences with known species of potentially dangerous sharks, such as Tiger Sharks, Bull Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, Lemon Sharks & Mako Sharks," the letter states ... A tiger or a bull shark probably bit Groh, Watson said. (The Palm Beach Post)
‘Worst fish kill I've ever seen' Jan 9, 2008
I even saw a dead baby bull shark, Makowski said, but no redfish. Cal Sutphin, a guide, Keynoter fishing columnist and fishing-show host, said he has received numerous reports from throughout the Keys of dead fish killed in the backcountry. (Florida Keys Keynoter)
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Boy Catches 551-Pound Bull SharkA 12-year-old Florida boy says he made the catch of the day when he pulled in a 551-pound bull shark. Wii-njuries Not A GameThe Nintendo Wii is super popular, but those injuries some players are suffering up can be prevented. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Predator should become prey Jan 6, 2008
Two-and-a-half weeks ago, a 31-year-old surfer was bitten on the backside by what was thought to be a bull shark north of Newcastle ... And it's almost two years to the day that 21-year-old Sarah Kate Whiley died horribly after a frenzied attack by three sharks, thought to be bull sharks, while she swam at Amity Point off North Stradbroke Island. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Animals are people too Jan 6, 2008
A bull shark who bit a man on the buttock at Tea Gardens said he was just doing his job and wanted to be left alone. "It's not as if I took a leg, is it?" he said, while flossing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Shark tale unveils quest for bigger ego Jan 6, 2008
He came back that day with a nearly 10-foot-long, 551-pound bull shark, and the story of a solo 45-minute, rod-n-reel battle that would have made Ernest Hemingway swoon ... Bull sharks are listed as "near threatened" by the World Conservation Union, even though they have no natural predators. (The Palm Beach Post)
A Christmas gift - great fishing Jan 4, 2008
While fishing aboard the charter boat Carole Ann II with Capt. Scott Ray, John, Tim Laughlin and Chopper Dan of Iowa City caught and released this 11-foot-plus bull shark using 250-pound test line, wire leader and a No. 10 hook with a whole mackerel. It took more than 45 minutes of pulling up anchor and chasing this beast to get it alongside they said they knew it was big when it was longer than the 11-foot-wide transom. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Boy, 12, reels in 551-pound bull shark Jan 3, 2008
-- A 12-year-old Connecticut boy may be the new Florida state record holder for catching the heaviest bull shark. Aidan Murray Medley had a spent a half day at sea Tuesday when he reeled in the 551-pound bull shark just north of the Palm Beach Inlet. (Albany Times Union)
Greenwich boy bags 551-pound shark Jan 3, 2008
By Michael Dinan Staff Writer Published January 3 2008 Greenwich resident Aidan Murray Medley, 12, didn't intend to catch a bull shark when he set out Tuesday on a deep-sea fishing expedition off Florida's Atlantic coast ... "Me and my mates have done lots of big fish, but this kid was incredible. It's the highlight of my season. And it is the biggest bull shark I've ever seen." ... With the association's nod, Aidan's fish will eclipse current record-holder Gregory Burnett's 517-pound bull... (Greenwich Time)
Boy, 12, lands 551-pound shark Jan 2, 2008
Boy, 12, hooks 551-pound bull shark ... Boy, 12, hooks 551-pound bull shark ... After half a day at sea, a 12-year-old boy caught a bull shark weighing more than the state record for a catch of the coastal fish. (The Palm Beach Post)
Bondi protected shark killed in net Dec 20, 2007
Ms Taylor said sharks used their mouths to feel and Tuesday's attack probably involved an inquisitive bull shark. "It sounds very much like a bull shark to me," she said ... She said there were recent bull shark sightings in the area. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Best man's buttock bitten by shark in Australia Dec 19, 2007
The type of shark is unknown, although witnesses have told police it appeared to be between two and three metres long, a dark colour and possibly a bull shark. Morcom had taken a boat with his cousin and groom-to-be Ryan Calder, and another local man, Damien Parker, from Nelson Bay's Little Beach across the bay to the break early Tuesday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Shark slices surfer's buttock Dec 18, 2007
Mr de-Winton said the type of shark was unknown, although the victim thought it could be a bull shark. Police say the man was from South Australia and witnesses described the shark as being about two-metres long, dark in colour and possibly a bull shark. (The Age)
Parents accept diver may never be found Dec 13, 2007
"Cuomo failed to resurface from a 100-foot dive Sept. 22. She was diving with a friend about four miles off Jupiter Inlet. She was 38.The Coast Guard suspended its search the following night after scanning 2,080 square miles.It resumed its search on Sept. 24 after two private planes spotted a yellow dive buoy 30 miles northeast of Cape Canaveral, about 120 miles or so north of where she was last seen.The Coast Guard sent a helicopter from Savannah, Ga., a Falcon jet from Miami and a Coast Guard... (Florida Today)
Unwired pulls the plug - for a bit - on trading Sep 27, 2007
"The problem is that the first attack was only a bull shark (let's call it credit issues) - but now the great white (let's call it a major economic slowdown) is swimming around. We know it's there but believe it won't bite.". In a piece of prose worthy of Peter Benchley, the note warned: "The great white is now there and when you least expect it it can turn on you and tear you to pieces.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Florida College Student Survives Shark Attack Aug 22, 2007
Marine experts believe it was a six-foot bull shark ... College student Andrea Lynch was attacked by what marine experts believe was a six-foot bull shark. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Florida student mauled by shark Aug 19, 2007
Ms Lynch said local shark experts told her the animal that bit her was likely to be a 6ft (2m) bull shark. "I got on the boat and my friend was like, 'Do I need to call 911?'", she told the Sarasota Herald-Tribune newspaper. (BBC News)
Shark bites college student in Sarasota Aug 19, 2007
A shark expert said Lynch may have been bitten by a roughly 6-foot-long bull shark. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Woman survives shark attack, gets more than 100 stitches Aug 19, 2007
A shark expert said he believed the attack was by a roughly 6-foot(two-meter)-long bull shark. . (International Herald Tribune)
100 Stitches Required After Shark Attack Aug 19, 2007
A shark expert says the culprit may have been a bull shark about 6 feet long.. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Outdoor Profile Aug 9, 2007
BULL SHARK (CARCHARHINUS LEUCAS)Fairly common in North Carolina, the bull shark is one of the species responsible for human attacks ... There is no state record for bull sharks in North Carolina. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Full Story Aug 9, 2007
Her doctors say the animal that attacked her could have been a bull shark. (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Jax Teen Undergoes Surgery After Shark Bite Aug 9, 2007
Her doctors said the animal that attacked her could have been a bull shark. "Sharks' teeth face inward. So, when a shark bits and a shark doesn't let go and wiggles it head and the person tries to pull away from the shark, usually that tissue just gets ripped right out of the patient. That's exactly what happened in this case," said the plastic surgeon who was to repair Silverman's arm. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Knockout catches at Outcast Mega Shark Tournament Jul 29, 2007
"The spectators spent the time between weigh-ins getting an up-close look at the sharks in nearby tents and walking through the carnival-style children's rides and games set up at the end of Palafox St.A noticeable gulf breeze provided relief for the crowd, but made things tough for the 40 boats in the competition."It's rougher this year," said Dale Knox of Orange Beach, Ala., who brought in the day's biggest bull shark aboard Pea Pod. "A lot of the small boats won't be. competing in this. (Pensacola News Journal)
‘Ladies' day on bay Jul 21, 2007
This was taking place close to where the new state record bull shark was caught. We left this feeding frenzy to fish out the balance of the day for redfish and specks. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Hydroglow Orange Beach Swordfish Classic starts Saturday Jul 18, 2007
Anglers will be competing in several different divisions including the Open, bull shark, hammerhead shark, tiger shark, mako shark, lady angler, junior angler and small boat divisions. The boat with the largest shark will take home $7,500, plus more for any optional cash awards. (Pensacola News Journal)
5. Sharks are plentiful on Mississippi Gulf Coast Jul 6, 2007
" Shark heaven The warm waters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast are one of the most underrated sharking areas on the planet. Davis Bayou, just off the Biloxi Coast, is a popular breeding ground for the ferocious bull shark, and the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast is host to healthy populations of blacktips, spinners, sand sharks, blue sharks and threshers. Any angler with a bait in the water has a chance to catch a shark. But Moore targets the high-risk/high-reward areas in the shrimping lanes to... (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Drought a reprieve for TCoast rivers Jun 25, 2007
Port St. Lucie angler Phil Tafoya said a neighbor caught a 3-foot bull shark off his dock in the North Fork a few weeks ago. "We're definitely seeing a lot more fish than we have in years," Tafoya said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Anglers Land Big Fish Tale, Jaws To Prove It Jun 5, 2007
" The two men took turns trying to bring in the catch, with each of them sitting in the chair for 20-minute intervals. Then a neighbor was enlisted to join the 20-minute rotation, Frank Maloney said. It took 1 1/2 hours for the trio to get what appeared to be a large shark to Maloney's seawall. An attempt to hook its tail failed; a flashlight beam spooked the animal and it bolted, Frank Maloney said. This time the shark took 200 yards of line out into the water. By 1 a.m. Sunday the shark had... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
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They hauled in a huge bull shark -- off of a dock. Paris Starting Jail TermParis Hilton surrenders to police custody and starts serving her sentence. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Bull shark caught near St. Pete (6:28 am) Jun 4, 2007
Bull shark caught near St. Pete ... (AP) Three men said they hooked an 8-foot bull shark that weighed more than 600 pounds this weekend after a lengthy struggle with the animal. (Pensacola News Journal)
Shark Attacks N. Texas Woman at S.C. Beach Jun 4, 2007
It turned out to be a bull shark ... From the size of the mouth mark -- 9 inches wide -- doctors estimate the bull shark was 5 feet long, which is 1 foot shy of similar 6-foot bull sharks that live at the Dallas World Aquarium ... "Sharks, especially the bull sharks like we have in here, tend to feed in shallow water towards the later afternoons and early mornings," the Aquarium's Paula Branshaw explained. (CBS 11, TX)
State record bull shark caught in local waters May 27, 2007
A new state record bull shark was caught in Aransas Bay last week by Randall Rickerson of Corpus Christi. The previous state record was a 508-pound shark caught in the Gulf. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Tarpon active off-shore May 24, 2007
They each hooked, fought and boated a tarpon in the 120-pound range and also brought to boat a half-dozen sharks, both blacktip and bull shark. That's real strong action for guys used to fishing in Old Blighty. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Sharks Surprise Tampa Bay Anglers May 23, 2007
" Internationally-known shark expert George Burgess, director of shark research at the Florida Museum of Natural History, says it's likely the showing of big sharks so far up the bay at this time of year is probably a birthing migration. "Bull shark pupping in the Gulf occurs in April, May and June after the young grow in mom for about 11 months," Burgess told the Tribune. "Pupping occurs in low salinity estuarine areas ... " Bull sharks, like many shark species, birth fully-formed pups, rather... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
10 great fly-fishing adventures May 22, 2007
Tigerfish, in the words of adventure angler Larry Dahlberg, "have the fuselage of a bonefish, the tail of a tarpon, the paint job of a striped bass, teeth like a bull shark and a compound hinged jaw that works like a turbo-powered paper shredder." They are found in the , Zambia, and catching one is akin to "hooking a crocodile.". Where there are fish, there will be fishermen, whether its an alpine trout stream overflowing with sassy rainbows or a drainage ditch holding a few sickly carp. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Shark bites Weston 12-year-old boy bodysurfing off Hutchinson Island Apr 24, 2007
Matthew said his doctors think it may have been a bull shark. The attack was the seventh in Florida this year and the fourth in about six weeks on Hutchinson Island, said George Burgess, director of the Florida Museum of Natural History Shark Research Program at the University of Florida. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Shark bites former Titusville resident Apr 22, 2007
Greene said her son, a longtime surfer, described the shark that bit him as a 4- to 5-foot bull shark. A woman on the beach witnessed the attack and helped Guthrie stop the bleeding. (Florida Today)
Smile, you're on shark cam Feb 18, 2007
SCIENTISTS are planning to use baited, fixed cameras to film bull sharks in Sydney Harbour and the Georges and Hawkesbury rivers to establish whether they inhabit Sydney's urban waterways permanently and the level of risk they pose ... Up to 30 juvenile bull sharks would be acoustically tagged as well and tracked by boat through the estuaries ... In February 2002, Paul McNamara, 35, was forced to clamber onto a buoy and flag down a passing fishing vessel after a bull shark reportedly knocked him... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bull Sharks' Battering Dooms Shrimping Boat Feb 8, 2007
But then a 14-foot bull shark broke the boat's tail shaft, leaving Schmall and his crew of two adrift about 100 miles off the coast. "It's pretty scary when you're sitting there and you got all that water coming in," Schmall said. (The Ledger)
Sharks Attack Shrimping Boat, Setting it Adrift off Florida Coast Feb 7, 2007
A crew of two fishermen was stranded 100 miles off Florida's coast after a pack of bull sharks that had been following the shrimping boat for days smashed a hole into the ship's hull and broke its propeller ... But then a 14-foot bull shark broke the boat's tail shaft, leaving Schmall and his crew of two adrift about 100 miles off the coast ... A 14-foot long bull shark cracked through the shrimping boat's tail shaft and broke the ship's propeller, leaving him and his crew of two to drift 100... (Fox News -- Views)
'Jaws IV': Bull shark sinks boat Feb 6, 2007
Jaws IV': Bull shark sinks boat ... But then a 14-foot bull shark broke the boat's tail shaft, leaving Schmall and his crew of two adrift about 100 miles off the coast. (The Miami Herald)
Jolt then 'blood everywhere' as shark grabs boogie boarder Feb 3, 2007
"From what we know about sharks, it was likely that this attack was by a great white, tiger or bull shark," he said. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Shark sightings prompt calls to stay away from Perth river Jan 30, 2007
Department of Fisheries officer Tony Cappelluti says a two-metre bull shark has been spotted twice, the last time late yesterday near the Shelley boatshed. Mr Cappelluti says the shark is considered extremely dangerous. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Australia/Local)
Belize an unspoiled piece of Caribbean Jan 14, 2007
A 5-foot bull shark, silent as a shadow. He rigs our fishing poles in more than 30 feet of water, and we quickly land a pile of Spanish mackerel, yellowtail snapper and one hard-fighting barracuda. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Belize: Unspoiled Caribbean in Central America Jan 11, 2007
A 5-foot bull shark, silent as a shadow. He rigs up our fishing poles in more than 30 feet of water, and we quickly land a pile of Spanish mackerel, yellowtail snapper and one hard-fighting barracuda. (CNN -- Travel)
• Glad You Asked: More on the earliest snow ever in Racine; can the stars of the sea live in the Great Lakes Dec 5, 2006
One is the bull shark, which Lubner said does live in fresh water. So in conclusion - I feel like I'm writing a paper for school - whales, seals, sharks and I bet even seahorses could survive in the Great Lakes if the ecosystem offered enough food. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Shark diving for addicts - get close, stay safe Nov 2, 2006
For years bull sharks were the ones you never saw until it was too late. Beefed-up versions of the classic reef shark, they can grow 10ft long. They hang around muddy estuaries and rivers feeding on juvenile sharks, crabs and dogfish, bringing them into close occasionally fatal contact with people. (TimesOnline)
2. Man and manatee Oct 26, 2006
In 1937, a bull shark was pulled from a fisherman's net in Alton, Ill. And just this spring, there were sightings of alligators in McKellar Lake in southwest Memphis -- well north of their usual range. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Shark sightings at record high - and rising Oct 22, 2006
Typically the sharks that inhabit the surf are metre-long whaler sharks, but in past summers bull sharks to more than two metres in length have been seen chasing fish around the Heads. In 1999, a three-metre bull shark was netted by commercial fishers off Grotto Point in Middle Harbour and in just a few metres of water. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Helicopters and power-skis step up summer shark patrol Oct 15, 2006
The results will be used to identify high risk areas for the three dangerous shark species found off the Sydney coastline - the great white, bull shark and tiger shark. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
High-rise shark hunter warns of danger Oct 13, 2006
Mr Hughes, 26, fishes for bull sharks off his Varsity Lakes apartment balcony above Lake Orr in between watching television and playing video games ... 5m bull shark last week - and had about 80 get away ... " In separate attacks in the 2002/03 summer, Beau Martin and Bob Purcell were killed by bull sharks as they swam in Gold Coast canals. Earlier this year Sarah Wiley was mauled to death by bull sharks as she swam off Amity Point at North Stradbroke Island. Hughes said it was only a matter of... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
EXPLAINER: HOW DO SHARKS FIND THEIR PREY?click to play audio Aug 22, 2006
The surfer pulled the girl from bloody water, fended off the predator (probably a bull shark) with his fists, and tried to confuse the predator by splashing around away from the girl's body. Can sharks really smell blood in the water. (Slate)
Sunday's best bets Jul 31, 2006
He later performs a necropsy on a 9-foot bull shark. (14) 579382. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
He's grrreat ... Jul 31, 2006
With rumors of a large bull shark on the way in, all they could do was wait and see if their 563. 8-pound tiger shark would hold up. (Pensacola News Journal)
Houstonian recovering from shark bite Jul 28, 2006
The shark -- believed to be a bull shark about 4 or 5 feet long -- bit Halbert just above his right ankle. It tore a hole through his wading bootie and almost knocked him down. (KHOU.com, TX)
14-year-old Florida girl bitten by shark near Pawleys Island Jul 11, 2006
Lacy says something that looked like a six-foot long bull shark let go when she kicked with her right foot. Lacy received 70 stitches in her leg and ankle and treatment for three tendons severed in the attack. (FOX Carolina, SC)
At sea with the boys of summer Jul 6, 2006
"Shark! Shark!" he yelled, pointing out a baby bull shark swimming 20 feet down. Another, larger barracuda appeared, and then a third. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Surprise cobia catches and some piscatorial payback Jul 6, 2006
He just about had a fair-sized goliath grouper to boat, when a big bull shark came straight up and chomped that puppy clean in half. (see photo). (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Angler wanted hat, wins $500 Jul 6, 2006
4-pound bull shark that won first prize at the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo ... "A big bull shark," Richard answered ... The bull shark remained the biggest of the Rodeo at day's end, earning Richard the $500 prize, some tackle, and yes, a new hat. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Top of the world Jun 30, 2006
(He once petted an 11-foot bull shark sleeping in a cave 68 feet below Mexican waters. He is not just a good driver, he has hugged the wall at 180 mph in a Roger Penske Indy Car. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Golf)
Teen Shark Victim to Return to Water Jun 28, 2006
It was one year ago Tuesday a Lebanon teen was attacked by a bull shark off the Florida Gulf coast ... Craig was fishing in waist-deep water near Panama City when a bull shark grabbed him by the leg ... Craig thinks his close call with a bull shark will help. (NewsChannel5.com)
A world-record hammerhead? May 26, 2006
His biggest scare came when a hungry bull shark ate the trolling motor off of his boat. "The secret is not to get too close to their mouths," Dennis said, laughing. (Herald-Tribune)
Fishing: Around Tampa Bay May 19, 2006
At St. Petersburg, 150-pound bull shark Wednesday night off St. Petersburg Pier, reports Capt. Chuck Rogers (Rattlesnake Point Outfitters, 813-918-8356). Spanish mackerel thick from Skyway to Gandy Bridge around spoil islands and tripod markers along shipping channel, said Rogers. (The Ledger)
