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title: "How long does a bull shark last?"
description: "A bull shark lasts 12–32 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/bull-shark/
site: "At One Place"
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# 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

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| 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?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/bull-shark/) — 90–316 kg

## Common questions

### How long does a bull shark last?

A bull shark lasts 12–32 yr.

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## Sources

- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (https://www.noaa.gov/) [Public domain (US Government)]