In the 1960s, ecologists discovered that the sharks believed to be native to this lake were actually bull sharks that swam through the San Juan River.
This lake is connected to a northern lake by the Tipitapa River. The poet-priest Ernesto Cardenal moved to its Solentiname Islands to set up an artists' colony. It is called "Cocibolca" and "Mar Dulce" by residents of the surrounding region. The volcanic peaks Concepcion and Maderas combine to form its largest island, Ometepe. Cities on this lake's coast include Granada, San Carlos, San Jorge, and San Miguelito. In the 1960s, ecologists discovered that the sharks believed to be native to this lake were actually bull sharks that swam through the San Juan River. Since the expiration of the Bryan-Chamorro Treaty, proposals have been floated to build a canal through this lake, mirroring the original plans for the Panama Canal. For 10 points, name this large freshwater lake about 20 miles south of Managua.
This lake is connected to a northern lake by the Tipitapa River.
Lake Nicaragua