The bull shark (Carcharias taurus), also called sand tiger shark is a shark belonging to the family Odontaspididae and to the order Lamniformes. It is a large predator that inhabits coastal waters around the world with different names depending on where it lives. Despite its appearance, it is relatively placid and slow-moving, although it is an excellent swimmer. It is endangered. Photograph taken in Italy in October 2022. (Getty Images)