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Definition of sand tiger shark

sand tiger shark

Plural:sand tiger sharks
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A species of large coastal shark (Carcharias taurus) found in temperate and subtropical waters worldwide, recognized by its stocky body and distinctively long, protruding teeth.

Example

"Despite their menacing appearance, sand tiger sharks are known to be quite docile and are a popular attraction in public aquariums."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with the 'tiger shark', but the sand tiger shark is a completely distinct, unrelated, and much more docile species.

• Nearby Words

sand diver
sand lizard
sand skink
sand tiger shark
sand verbena
sand viper
sandable

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sand tiger shark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sand-tiger-shark
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