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Definition of white shark

white shark

Plural:white sharks
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white shark Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, formidable species of mackerel shark (Carcharodon carcharias) found in coastal surface waters of all major oceans, characterized by a robust body, a slate-gray back, and a distinctively white underside.

Example

"Marine biologists tagged a magnificent white shark off the coast of South Africa to study its extensive transoceanic migration patterns."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named for the stark white coloration of its ventral (belly) side, which contrasts with its gray dorsal area to provide countershading camouflage in the ocean.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of White shark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/white shark
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