requiem shark
noun
any of numerous, chiefly tropical sharks of the family Carcharhinidae, including the tiger shark and soupfin shark.
requiem sharks
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pluralof requiem shark.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Most requiem sharks live in coastal waters in the tropics, where about 75% of coastal shark species are threatened with extinction.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 20, 2022
The listings approved last week are dominated by requiem sharks, which make up most of the global fin trade.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 20, 2022
The measures apply to a large family of more than 50 requiem sharks and six small hammerhead sharks.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2022
