Bull Shark
Carcharhinus leucas
Sighting evidence at Danzante Island, Loreto
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
Bull sharks frequent Danzante's deeper sandy channels between July and November, cruising at 25 to 35 m in the blue water adjacent to the reef. They are attracted by the concentration of fish biomass in this protected zone and by the cleaning stations that also draw mantas and larger reef fish. Encounters are incidental rather than baited, and the sharks typically maintain 5 to 10 m of distance from divers, circling once or twice before continuing their patrol.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Bull Shark is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.