sand tiger

American

noun

any of several sharks of the family Odontaspididae, especially Odontaspis taurus, inhabiting shallow waters on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, having sharp, jagged teeth and sometimes dangerous to humans.

Etymology

Origin of sand tiger

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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Previous studies have shown that animals including ladybird beetles and sand tiger sharks practice such lardering behavior.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 15, 2024

Scientists have also observed sand tiger sharks traveling from one wreck to another, possibly using the shipwrecks like rest stops during migration.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2023

Mr Snow said researchers were hoping to see the teeth and head for their research as they believed it could be a smalltooth sand tiger shark, usually found in warmer waters.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2023

Several of them, like the sand tiger shark and the dusky shark, are endangered species, off limits even for catch and release fishing.

From Slate • Sep. 1, 2022

Female sand tiger sharks have two uteri and carry hundreds of eggs.

From Washington Post • May 1, 2013

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