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

In today’s oceans, food chains typically reach only six levels, with animals such as killer whales and great white sharks sitting at the top.

From Science Daily

It was a comment that has left fat cats like the Dodgers and New York Mets salivating at the possibility of reeling in the baseball equivalent of a great white shark before opening day.

From The Wall Street Journal

A group of orcas in the Gulf of California has been filmed using remarkable skill to hunt young great white sharks, flipping them onto their backs to reach the nutrient-packed liver.

From Science Daily

He had an interest in great white sharks as a kid, so he went cage diving to get a better look.

From BBC

Footage of great white sharks — the variety “Jaws” made famous — is inserted for the thrill factor, but none are coming.

From Los Angeles Times