sand shark (Meaning)
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sand shark (n)
shallow-water shark with sharp jagged teeth found on both sides of Atlantic; sometimes dangerous to swimmers
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sand shark Sentence Examples
- The sand shark is a bottom-dwelling species that can be found in shallow waters along sandy coastlines.
- Sand sharks have a unique ability to camouflage themselves against the seafloor by burying their bodies in the sand.
- The sand shark's diet consists primarily of small fish, squid, and crustaceans.
- Female sand sharks give birth to live young, with litter sizes ranging from 6 to 14 pups.
- Sand sharks are not considered to be aggressive towards humans, but they may bite if provoked.
- The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed the sand shark as a vulnerable species due to overfishing.
- The sand shark is a popular target for recreational fishing, especially in the southeastern United States.
- The sand shark's skin is covered in small, tooth-like scales called denticles.
- The sand shark has two dorsal fins, one located near the head and the other located near the tail.
- The sand shark is a member of the family Carcharhinidae, which includes other species such as the bull shark and the tiger shark.
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shallow-water shark with sharp jagged teeth found on both sides of Atlantic; sometimes dangerous to swimmers
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The sand shark is a bottom-dwelling species that can be found in shallow waters along sandy coastlines.
Sand sharks have a unique ability to camouflage themselves against the seafloor by burying their bodies in the sand.
The sand shark's diet consists primarily of small fish, squid, and crustaceans.
Female sand sharks give birth to live young, with litter sizes ranging from 6 to 14 pups.
