denticete

/dɛntɪˈsiːt/ (dent-i-SEE-t)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of shark, particularly the sand tiger shark, characterized by its prominent teeth and ability to rest motionless with its eyes and mouth above water.

“During the dive, we saw a denticete shark resting near the reef.”

Synonyms

  • Carcharias taurus
  • sand tiger shark