nursehound

/ˈnɜːsˌhaʊnd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of shark, specifically the spurdog shark (Squalus acanthias), often found in the coastal waters of the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

“The nursehound is a relatively small but ferocious species of shark that inhabits the waters off the coast of Europe.”

Synonyms

  • Squalus acanthias
  • spurdog shark