great white shark
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of great white shark
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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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
An angel in board shorts on a surfboard jumping a great white shark.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 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
"It is more likely than not that megalodon must have had a much slenderer body than the modern great white shark."
From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2025
When they came to the last hole a great white shark grinned at them menacingly.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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