The Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas), or Zambezi shark, is a species of shark of the genus Carcharhinus. The shark grows to a maximum length of 11.5 feet (3.5 metres), but is usually 7.3-7.8 feet (2.2-2.3 metres) long.It is found in tropical and subtropical coastal waters worldwide, as well as river systems and freshwater lakes.he meat of the Bull shark is eaten by humans, the hide is used for leather, the fins are used in shark-fin soup and the liver is made into vitamin-rich oils. In certain areas, such as the Gulf of Mexico and South Africa, the Bull shark is also a popular game fish.