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Swinging for Bull Sharks

A bull shark's ability to prey on many different species is helped by its capacity to survive in both freshwater and saltwater.
(DougWood2013, Flickr)

Bull sharks cut a threatening figure with the largest recorded bull shark reaching 11.5 feet and 500 pounds. They prey on dolphins, birds, turtles, bony fish, and other species of shark. Catching such a wide array of prey is possible because bull sharks can survive in both coastal freshwater and saltwater. However it was still a surprise for some golfers in Australia that these versatile sharks invaded the pond on their golf course during a flooding incident. The golfers are going to have to be careful where they swing!