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Definition of oceanic whitetip shark

oceanic whitetip shark

Plural:oceanic whitetip sharks
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oceanic whitetip shark Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, pelagic requiem shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) inhabiting tropical and warm temperate oceans globally, distinguished by its stocky build and the prominent white mottled tips on its rounded fins.

Example

"The oceanic whitetip shark is known to wander over vast stretches of deep water in search of food, though its global population has severely declined due to commercial fishing."

• Nearby Words

oca
ocean spray
ocean sunfish
oceanic whitetip shark
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ocelot

Word Origin & Etymology

Named for its pelagic (oceanic) habitat and the distinct white mottling on the tips of its dorsal, pectoral, and tail fins.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oceanic whitetip shark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oceanic whitetip shark
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