Meaning & use
sand shark
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Any of several shark species, especially the sand tiger shark, that typically live in shallow coastal or sandy-bottomed waters.
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Divers spotted a sand shark resting near the reef's sandy floor.
Despite their fearsome teeth, sand sharks are generally docile toward humans.
A note on using this word
The name refers to the shark's habitat rather than its diet; sand sharks are known for a ragged, tooth-filled grin that looks fiercer than their temperament actually is.
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sand tiger shark
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