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whaler shark

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noun

  1. a large voracious shark, Galeolamna macrurus , of E. Australian waters

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A helicopter rescue service photographed what is said was most likely a bronze whaler shark nearby shortly afterwards.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2017

The area includes Mangonui Wharf, famous for the schools of kingfish that pass during the warmer months as well as kahawai, snapper, John Dory and the odd bronze whaler shark.

From US News • Nov. 10, 2015

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