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Recent studies indicate that warming waters in the Gulf of Mexico are helping young bull sharks thrive in Texas and Alabama; however, how the observed population growth is affecting other species in the coastal estuaries remains to be seen.


The Gulf Coast has seen big jumps in baby bull shark numbers. As adults, these are among the most aggressive species of sharks, but the babies aren’t cause for concern, as three scientists explain.

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