Catching a bull shark in saltwater gives Jeremy Wade the insight he needs to catch one in fresh water. At only one-third its maximum length, this bull shark could still do some serious damage.
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River Monsters: Catching a Bull Shark
Catching a bull shark in saltwater gives Jeremy Wade the insight he needs to catch one in fresh water. At only one-third its maximum length, this bull shark could still do some serious damage.
Added: May 18, 2009
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