See the Massive Shark Was Sighted in the Back of a Pickup Truck in Florida

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There are many animals you might expect to see driving 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, you read that correctly, a shark! This shark was on the back of a pickup truck with its tail hanging off its bed. 

This video was picked up by Local 10 News in South Florida. At the start of the newcast, we see that I95 is backed up with traffic and heavy weather ahead. The man behind the truck starts filming. At this moment, we see this giant shark on the back of this 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 the viewers estimated to be 9-10 feet long. This begs the question, just how big do bull sharks get?

How Big Are Bull Sharks?

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. 

The largest bull shark ever recorded weighed 1,000 pounds and was 10 feet long. Two thousand twelve researchers were tagging sharks in Miami when they found this massive shark. This group named the shark the Big Bull, and rightly so, given its size!

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.” 

These sharks lie in wait in shallow waters. They are carnivores that hunt alone. They will prey on other animals, such as fish, stingrays, and sharks. 

However, this bull shark in the video shown at the top wasn’t very lucky in catching prey this time around. Instead, he was the prey of this bold fisherman.