dusky shark

/ˌdʌski ʃɑrk/
IPA guide

Definitions of dusky shark
  1. noun
    relatively slender blue-grey shark; nearly worldwide in tropical and temperate waters
    synonyms: Carcharhinus obscurus
    see moresee less
    type of:
    requiem shark
    any of numerous sharks from small relatively harmless bottom-dwellers to large dangerous oceanic and coastal species
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘dusky shark'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family