copper shark

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Carcharhinus brachyurus, a species of requiem shark characterized by its narrow, hook-shaped upper teeth, lack of a prominent ridge between the dorsal fins, and plain bronze coloration.

Word forms

copper shark copper sharks

Etymology

From its coloration.

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