Carcharhinus

/ˌkɑːrkəˈraɪnəs/ noun

A genus of sharks commonly known as requiem sharks or whaler sharks, found in oceans worldwide.

Scientific Latin name, from Greek karcharos (sharp or jagged) referring to the teeth of these sharks, indicating their predatory nature.

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