carpet shark

noun

1. any shark of the family Orectolobidae, found in tropical Indo-Pacific waters, having mottled skin and fleshy lobes along the sides of the head.

carpet shark

noun

1. any of various sharks of the family Orectolobidae, having two dorsal fins and a patterned back, typically marked with white and brown

Word History and Origins

Origin of carpet shark¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

It also had a shape that was similar to a modern-day carpet shark.

From Fox News

Vets think that a small tropical carpet shark might have been added to the display, but no-one knew.

From Children's BBC