About Vaitarna River:
- It is one of the west flowing rivers in the region North of Mumbai and South of the Tapi River.
- It originates in the Trimbakeshwar Hills of Nasik district of Maharashtra.
- It receives most of the rainfall from the South West monsoon during June to October. Almost 98% of the annual rainfall of the basin is received during this period.
- Tributaries: The main tributaries are Pinjal, Ganjai, Surya, Daharji and Tansa.
- The catchment area of Vaitarna basin completely lies in Thane and Nasik districts of Maharashtra.
- It drains an area of 2019 sq. km before it falls into the Gulf of Khambhat.
Key facts about Bull Shark
- They’re known to be aggressive towards humans and are thought to be one of the most dangerous shark species in the world.
- Habitat: These are frequently spotted in tropical coastal areas worldwide, including shallower waters along coastlines.
- Bull sharks have a unique ability to tolerate freshwater and saltwater habitats, meaning they can sometimes be found venturing into rivers and travelling great distances upstream.
- It reproduces through viviparity, the process in which the embryo develops within the mother’s body, leading to live birth.
- Conservation status
