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title: "How much does a bull shark weigh?"
description: "A bull shark weighs 90–316 kg (198–697 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a bull shark weigh?

**Typical weight: 90–316 kg**

That is 198–697 lb.

The only large shark that tolerates fresh water, found far up rivers including the Mississippi and Amazon.

> Females are notably heavier than males.

## How that compares

*Bull shark against things of a similar mass.*

- Bull shark: 90–316 kg
- American black bear: 40–280 kg
- Hospital bed: 80–230 kg
- Llama: 110–200 kg
- Server rack: 60–220 kg
- Pig: 50–350 kg
- Garage door: 50–260 kg
- Reindeer: 60–318 kg

## More about a bull shark

- [How long does a bull shark last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/bull-shark/) — 12–32 yr

## Common questions

### How much does a bull shark weigh?

A bull shark weighs 90–316 kg (198–697 lb). Females are notably heavier than males.

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## Sources

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