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Definition of sandbar shark

sandbar shark

Plural:sandbar sharks
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A large species of requiem shark native to temperate and tropical coastal waters globally, characterized by an unusually high, triangular first dorsal fin and a preference for shallow, sandy-bottomed habitats.

Example

"During the summer months, the female sandbar shark often migrates to shallow estuaries to give birth to her pups."

• Nearby Words

sandal
sandalwood
sandbag
sandbar shark
sanddab
sandeel
sandersonia

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sandbar shark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sandbar%20shark
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