white shark
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of white shark
First recorded in 1665–75
Example Sentences
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Great white shark populations are believed to be declining, increasing the importance of understanding where they still occur and how they use their habitat.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
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 ● Mar. 26, 2026
"By shedding light on the biology and ecology of the great white shark, research can help replace unfounded myths with genuine understanding."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 11, 2026
One key aim of their mission was to fit a satellite tracking tag onto a white shark - something that has never been done in the Mediterranean Sea.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
As Ronan laughs, his pole is yanked hard—a great white shark comes out of the water like a rocket off a launchpad.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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