sand shark
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6.7
- noun
- /sænd ʃɑrk/
- US
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tiburón de arena
- In addition, taggers sometimes simply reported "shark," "sand shark," "dogfish," or "gray shark," names that can refer to any of several species.
Examples
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They were supposed to be dissecting these pregnant sand sharks.
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The sand shark is known for its sharp, jagged teeth, which can make it dangerous to swimmers.
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While swimming near the shore, we spotted a sand shark lurking in the shallow water.
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Divers have reported encounters with sand sharks, highlighting the need to be cautious while swimming in certain areas.
Synonyms
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8.2
A large shark with sharp jagged teeth that lives in shallow water near the coast
A large shark with sharp teeth that lives near Atlantic coasts and sometimes comes near swimmers
A large shark with sharp, jagged teeth that lives in shallow coastal waters
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'sand' + 'shark' denotes a shark associated with sandy/shallow habitats, which a learner who knows both words can reasonably infer. Noun–noun compounding of this type is a common and transparent formation cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner would likely understand the referent from the constituents.
Etymology
Sand shark gets its name from living near sandy shores and often hiding in the sand to surprise fish. That's why the name means a shark that lives in shallow water with sharp, jagged teeth and can be 'dangerous to swimmers'.