Meanings
nounblind shark (plural blind sharks)
plural blind sharks
- Either of two bottom-dwelling sharks constituting the family Brachaeluridae.
- Brachaelurus waddi, of eastern Australia.
Origin
Erroneously so named because they close their eyes tightly when taken out of the water; not actually blind.
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blind shark. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/blind%20shark
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