How long does a bull shark last?
Typical lifespan
12–32 yr
The only large shark that tolerates fresh water, found far up rivers including the Mississippi and Amazon.
How that compares
Bull shark against things of a similar time.
Bull shark 12–32 yr
Freezer 11–20 yr
Domestic cat 12–20 yr
Oven 10–20 yr
Koala 10–20 yr
Elk 10–20 yr
Pig 10–20 yr
Ceiling fan 10–25 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0625 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1.9 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a bull shark
- How much does a bull shark weigh? 90–316 kg
Common questions
- How long does a bull shark last?
- A bull shark lasts 12–32 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a bull shark weigh? 90–316 kg
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a tiger last? 8–26 yr
- How long does a blue whale last? 70–90 yr
- How long does a great white shark last? 50–73 yr
- How long does a cheetah last? 8–17 yr
- How long does a polar bear last? 20–32 yr
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- How long does a gray wolf last? 6–16 yr
- How long does a orca last? 30–90 yr
- How long does a saltwater crocodile last? 65–100 yr
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))