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Definition of white shark

white shark

Plural:white sharks
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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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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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