great white shark

American  

noun

1. a large shark, Carcharodon carcharias, of tropical and temperate seas, known to occasionally attack swimmers.

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Etymology

Origin of great white shark

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

An 8-foot great white shark was spotted circling a surfer in Newport Beach on Thursday afternoon, triggering an immediate shutdown of the nearby shoreline, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he loved seeing sunrises and sunsets on the ocean, as well as whales, some great white sharks, turtles and sea crocodiles.

From BBC

The unexpected catch -- considered alongside documented records from the past 160 years -- suggests that great white sharks have never fully disappeared from Mediterranean waters.

From Science Daily

California’s deeper and colder waters are home to larger species, such as the great white shark.

From Los Angeles Times

Research shows that great white sharks have a hunting tactic called breaching, which involves them rising quickly to hit surface-dwelling prey, such as seals, to shock them before biting them.

From Los Angeles Times