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white shark

/waɪt ʃɑːrk/

Traducción: Gran pez marino depredador, conocido científicamente como Carcharodon carcharias, reconocible por su tamaño, fuerza y su característico vientre blanco.

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/waɪt ʃɑːrk/B1formalscientific
  • esGran pez marino depredador, conocido científicamente como Carcharodon carcharias, reconocible por su tamaño, fuerza y su característico vientre blanco.

A large, predatory marine fish known scientifically as Carcharodon carcharias, recognized for its size, power, and distinctive white underbelly.

  1. Large predatory fishB2formal

    A large, aggressive species of shark (Carcharodon carcharias) known for its size and power, found in coastal surface waters of all major oceans.

    estiburón blanco

    • The great white shark is one of the ocean's top predators.
    • White sharks can grow up to 20 feet in length.
    • Researchers tagged a white shark to track its migration patterns.
  2. Boxing termC1slangamerican

    A slang term for a boxer who is considered a dangerous opponent, often used in the context of a rising contender.

    estiburón blanco (boxeo)

    • The young fighter is being called a white shark in the ring.
    • He fought like a white shark, relentless and aggressive.
    • The promoter described him as a white shark of the heavyweight division.