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tiger shark

/ˈtaɪɡər ʃɑːrk/

Tradução: Grande tubarão agressivo (Galeocerdo cuvier) que vive em águas tropicais e subtropicais, assim chamado por causa das faixas verticais escuras que lembram a pelagem de um tigre.

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/ˈtaɪɡər ʃɑːrk/B2formalscientific
  • ptGrande tubarão agressivo (Galeocerdo cuvier) que vive em águas tropicais e subtropicais, assim chamado por causa das faixas verticais escuras que lembram a pelagem de um tigre.

A large, aggressive species of shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) found in tropical and subtropical waters, named for its dark vertical stripes resembling a tiger's pattern.

  1. Large predatory sharkB2formal

    A large species of shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) known for its distinctive vertical stripes and aggressive feeding habits.

    ptGrande tubarão predador

    • The tiger shark is found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.
    • Tiger sharks are known to eat almost anything, including garbage.
    • Divers often encounter tiger sharks near coral reefs.