Bull Shark
Carcharhinus leucas
Sighting evidence at Yongala Bow, SS Yongala Wreck
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
Bull sharks are apex predators that thrive in warm, coastal waters and are drawn to the Yongala by the dense baitfish aggregations sheltering in the wreck structure. They are robust, thick-bodied sharks that frequently cruise in close to divers, offering some of the most intimate large-shark encounters in Australian waters. A resident group of several individuals maintains a year-round presence at the bow.
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.