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copper shark

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Carcharhinus brachyurus, a species of requiem shark characterized by its narrow, hook-shaped upper teeth, lack of a prominent ridge between the dorsal fins, and plain bronze coloration.

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History

Etymology

From its coloration.

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Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: tauró bronzat — Carcharhinus brachyurus
  • Finnish: kuparihai — Carcharhinus brachyurus
  • French: requin cuivre — Carcharhinus brachyurus
  • Hungarian: bronzcápa — Carcharhinus brachyurus
  • Irish: siorc rua — Carcharhinus brachyurus
  • Māori: reremai — Carcharhinus brachyurus
  • Māori: tōiki — Carcharhinus brachyurus
  • Māori: matawhā — Carcharhinus brachyurus
  • Māori: ngengero — Carcharhinus brachyurus
  • Polish: żarłacz miedziany — Carcharhinus brachyurus
  • Swedish: kopparhaj — Carcharhinus brachyurus