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Definition of silver shark

silver shark

Plural:silver sharks
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1

A silvery freshwater fish of the carp and minnow family, native to Southeast Asia, distinguished by its torpedo-shaped body and a large, black-edged dorsal fin that resembles that of a shark.

Example

"The silver shark is a popular species for large home aquariums because of its active swimming behavior and striking, metallic appearance."

Word Nuance & Usage

Despite its common name, the silver shark is not a true marine shark but a freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the minnow family, frequently referred to in the aquarium trade as the Bala shark.

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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