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whitetip shark

/ˈwaɪtˌtɪp ʃɑːrk/

翻译: 鲨鱼的一种,通常指长鳍真鲨(Carcharhinus longimanus)或白鳍礁鲨(Triaenodon obesus),以背鳍和胸鳍末端的白色尖端为特征。

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/ˈwaɪtˌtɪp ʃɑːrk/B2formalscientific
  • zh鲨鱼的一种,通常指长鳍真鲨(Carcharhinus longimanus)或白鳍礁鲨(Triaenodon obesus),以背鳍和胸鳍末端的白色尖端为特征。

A species of shark, typically referring to the oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) or the reef whitetip shark (Triaenodon obesus), known for the distinctive white tips on their dorsal and pectoral fins.

  1. Oceanic whitetip sharkB2formal

    A large, pelagic shark species (Carcharhinus longimanus) known for its long, white-tipped fins and aggressive behavior.

    zh远洋白鳍鲨

    • The oceanic whitetip shark is often found in open tropical waters.
    • Divers are warned about the aggressive nature of the whitetip shark.
    • Whitetip sharks are known to follow ships for long distances.
  2. Reef whitetip sharkB2formal

    A smaller, reef-dwelling shark species (Triaenodon obesus) with a white tip on its dorsal fin, commonly found in coral reefs.

    zh白鳍礁鲨

    • The reef whitetip shark is a common sight in the Indo-Pacific.
    • Unlike its oceanic cousin, the reef whitetip shark is generally shy.
    • Whitetip reef sharks often rest in caves during the day.