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sand tiger

/ˈsænd ˈtaɪɡər/

翻译: 沙虎鲨(Carcharias taurus),一种分布于全球沿海水域的鲨鱼,体色呈棕灰色,牙齿参差不齐。又称灰 nurse 鲨、斑 nurse 鲨或 ragged-tooth 鲨。

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  • zh沙虎鲨(Carcharias taurus),一种分布于全球沿海水域的鲨鱼,体色呈棕灰色,牙齿参差不齐。又称灰 nurse 鲨、斑 nurse 鲨或 ragged-tooth 鲨。

A species of shark (Carcharias taurus) found in coastal waters worldwide, known for its brownish-grey coloration and ragged-looking teeth. Also called the grey nurse shark or spotted ragged-tooth shark.

  1. Sand tiger sharkB2formal

    A large, slow-moving shark species (Carcharias taurus) found in coastal waters worldwide, known for its ragged-looking teeth and ability to gulp air at the surface to maintain neutral buoyancy.

    zh沙虎鲨

    • The sand tiger shark is often found near shipwrecks and reefs.
    • Despite its fearsome appearance, the sand tiger is generally not aggressive toward humans.
    • Sand tiger sharks are a popular attraction in many public aquariums.