Quick Take
- A Florida driver filmed something on I-95 that no one expects to share the highway. See the highway sighting →
- Bull sharks have an ability that most people assume only freshwater fish possess, and it makes them far more widespread than you'd think. Bull sharks in freshwater →
- The shark on that pickup truck may be bigger than you're picturing. Check the size stats →
- What looks like a random Florida oddity is actually a clue about where bull sharks quietly thrive along the coast. Where bull sharks thrive →
Many animals might be expected on the interstate. You might see a dog sticking its head out the window enjoying the breeze, a bird flying overhead, or a sneaky squirrel hopping up on the rails. However, we can almost guarantee you would never add seeing a shark to your list of things to see on an interstate! Don’t miss that crazy action just above.
Massive Shark Sighting in Florida
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, a news viewer caught the size of a massive shark on Interstate 95 in Hollywood, Florida. That’s right — a shark! This shark was on the back of a pickup truck with its tail hanging off the truck bed.
This video was picked up by Local 10 News in South Florida. At the start of the newscast, we see that I-95 is backed up with traffic and bad weather ahead. The man behind the truck starts filming. At this moment, we see a giant shark on the back of the pickup.
Channel 10 reported, “It appears the guy doing the hauling was a fisherman transporting his big catch.” This particular shark was a bull shark that viewers estimated it to be 9-10 feet long. This begs the question, just how big do bull sharks get?
How Big Are Bull Sharks?
Bull sharks are considered one of the more aggressive shark species, but their reputation comes from both their behavior and the fact that they often live in places where humans enter the water.
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Bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas) of the genus Carcharhinus are medium-sized sharks that weigh anywhere from 200 to 500 pounds. These sharks can reach anywhere from 7 to 11.5 feet in length at full maturity.
Do Bull Sharks Live in Florida?
Bull sharks live in coastal waters worldwide. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, bull sharks can survive in freshwater for long periods. “Commonly enters estuarine waters and is one of the few shark species that may inhabit freshwater, sometimes venturing hundreds of miles inland via coastal river systems.”
However, this bull shark wasn’t so lucky — instead of catching prey, it became the catch of a bold fisherman.
