Habitat: Tropical and subtropical waters. Often found close to shore; can live in freshwater
Size: Usually 7-11 ft. (2-3.4 m)
Diet: Other sharks, birds, mollusks, dolphins
Recorded unprovoked attacks: 69 (17 fatal)
In this special report, TIME explains the latest science of these deadly, yet fascinating creatures: How they hunt, where they roam, what breeds are the most dangerous and how to get out of their way
Bull (Carcharhinus leucas)