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shark

[shahrk] / ʃɑrk /














NOUN
harpy
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NOUN
racketeer
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A whale shark investigates the catch of a mobile net-fishing platform, known as a bagan.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Outside of the movies, shark bounties are uncommon these days.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

“He’s like a shark in a feeding frenzy,” Christensen said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The mechanical chomping shark in “Jaws,” which was filmed on the Vineyard in 1975, invariably gets a mention.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

“Do you think the kayak shark is connected to Mom’s study?”

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen


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