sand shark

noun

Any of the family Odontaspididae of mackerel sharks.

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sand tigerCarcharias taurusOdontaspis taurus

Meanings

nounsand shark (plural sand sharks)

plural sand sharks

  1. Any of the family Odontaspididae of mackerel sharks.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounshallow-water shark with sharp jagged teeth found on both sides of Atlantic; sometimes dangerous to swimmers

Similar
sand tigerCarcharias taurusOdontaspis taurus
Broader

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APA

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Chicago

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