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Definition of lemon shark
lemon shark
Plural:lemon sharks
• noun
1
A large, stout-bodied shark characterized by its pale yellow-brown coloration, typically found in the shallow, subtropical and tropical coastal waters of the Americas and western Africa.
Example
"Marine biologists frequently study the lemon shark due to its ability to thrive in captivity and its predictable behavior."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lemon shark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lemon%20shark