reef shark

noun

Any of various sharks that inhabit coral reefs, especially of the family Carcharhinidae.

Meanings

nounreef shark (plural reef sharks)

plural reef sharks

  1. Any of various sharks that inhabit coral reefs, especially of the family Carcharhinidae.
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