thunnidae

/ˌθʌnɪˈdeɪ.iː/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of mackerel sharks, including blue sharks, mako sharks, and shortfin mako sharks, characterized by a streamlined torpedo-shaped body and a distinctive dorsal fin.

“The oceanographer studied the behavior of thunnidae in the open waters.”

Synonyms

  • mackerel sharks
  • torpedo sharks