Are bull sharks in Texas waters dangerous?
Sharks do attack humans and are a potential threat to the life of anyone who spends time in the water; however, the threat is not great. The three most dangerous sharks, which are those that always pose a danger to humans and have a record of numerous attacks with several fatalities, are the white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier), and bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas). These sharks are large, eat prey comparable in size to humans, and visit shallow coastal areas where bathers are present. Of all the sharks swimming the continental coasts of tropical and subtropical seas, the bull shark may be the most dangerous. It is often implicated in attacks on humans. The bull shark may not have the white sharkâs reputation, but its large, heavy body, huge jaws, and very large teeth make it meter for meter just as formidable. Even though it appears to move slowly when cruising the shallows inshore, it is capable of fast, agile movements when it wants to attack prey. T
