great white shark
noun
a large shark, Carcharodon carcharias, of tropical and temperate seas, known to occasionally attack swimmers.
Origin of great white shark
1First recorded in 1930–35
- Also called white shark.
Words Nearby great white shark
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How to use great white shark in a sentence
A modern great white shark, in comparison, has teeth less than two inches long.
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Last summer, a British tourist on his honeymoon was killed by a great white shark in nearby waters.
Costa Allegra Stranded: Another Cruise From Hell | Barbie Latza Nadeau | February 28, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThere are several kinds of sharks, but the most dangerous are the great white shark and the ground shark.
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