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smoothhound shark

/ˈsmuːðhaʊnd ʃɑːrk/

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/ˈsmuːðhaʊnd ʃɑːrk/C1formalscientific
  • ruРаспространенное название нескольких видов акул небольшого и среднего размера из семейства Triakidae, характеризующихся гладкой кожей и отсутствием шипов на спинных плавниках.

A common name for several species of small to medium-sized sharks in the family Triakidae, characterized by their smooth skin and lack of spines on their dorsal fins.

  1. Type of sharkC1formal

    A small, slender shark of the family Triakidae, found in coastal waters, known for its smooth skin and small teeth.

    ruАкула-собака

    • The smoothhound shark is commonly found in the Atlantic Ocean.
    • Fishermen often catch smoothhound sharks by accident.
    • Smoothhound sharks feed on crustaceans and small fish.