white shark
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of white shark
First recorded in 1665–75
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This group includes familiar species such as the great white shark, basking shark, and mako shark.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
"By shedding light on the biology and ecology of the great white shark, research can help replace unfounded myths with genuine understanding."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 11, 2026
In Martha’s Vineyard: “You’re gonna need a bigger boat” is uttered by Roy Scheider as Chief Brody in “Jaws” when he sees the great white shark for the first time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
Peter Tira, a spokesperson for the agency, said officials suspected it was a great white shark, a species known to live in the area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026
To understand and protect the white shark population, first, biologists must collect age data.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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