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sand shark

/ˈsænd ʃɑːrk/

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/ˈsænd ʃɑːrk/B2formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название нескольких видов акул, обитающих на мелководье у побережья и зарывающихся в песок, например, песчаная тигровая акула или акула-нянька.

A common name for several species of sharks that inhabit shallow coastal waters and bury themselves in sand, such as the sand tiger shark or the nurse shark.

  1. Type of sharkB1formal

    A common name for several species of sharks that live near the ocean floor, often in shallow, sandy waters.

    ruПесчаная акула

    • The sand shark is often seen near the shore.
    • Sand sharks are not typically aggressive toward humans.
    • We spotted a sand shark swimming in the shallow water.