lemon shark
nounDefinition of lemon shark
: a medium-sized requiem shark (Negaprion brevirostris) of warm usually inshore waters that is yellowish brown to gray above with yellow or greenish sides, often congregates in groups, and is usually harmless to humans but may attack if provoked
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According to a long-term study on lemon sharks, this particular species is known to return to the location of their birth to mate. — Erin Davis And Katherine Dillinger, CNN, "Shark Awareness Day facts to make you rethink 'Jaws'," 14 July 2019 According to a long-term study on lemon sharks, this particular species is known to return to the location of their birth to mate. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Shark Awareness Day facts to make you rethink ‘Jaws’," 14 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lemon shark.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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