8 foot Bull Shark found in Mazon River near Morris
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources officials have confirmed that an adult male bull shark washed to shore near Morris earlier this week. The 8 foot shark was brought to Springfield for testing and analysis says Illinois state employee Chad Ruiz, "We have confirmed that this was a male bull shark and the DNA matches those of sharks found near the Gulf of Mexico." No obvious cause of death was cited.
This isn't the first time a bull shark has been found in Illinois. Over 50 years ago, a juvenile bull shark was brought to shore near Alton, in the southern part of the state. Scientists have remained firm on the fact that bull sharks are comfortable in both freshwater and saltwater, and most are not entirely surprised by a stray bull shark making its way to northern states. "It's certainly a rare occurrence to find an adult bull shark this far north, but these are some of the most adaptable creatures on the planet."
Officials see this as an isolated incident and have assured locals it is safe to enjoy the water sports that people have participated in for years. Illinois does not plan on changing any safety regulations or providing more in depth probing into the issue, "At this time, we have no reason to believe there are other sharks making it this far north of the Gulf of Mexico. If we see reason later on we may further investigate, but for now we are satisfied."
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