—shark /ʃɑːk/ aep /ʃɑːrk/
noun [C] (PLURAL shark or sharks) (FISH)
► B1 a large fish that has sharp teeth and a fin on its back that can sometimes be seen above the water: » a great white shark» a basking shark» The movie 'Jaws' is about a man-eating shark.Thesaurus+: ↑Sea fish , ↑Fish and seafood• • •
Extra Examples:» We could see the fin of a shark as it slowly circled our boat.» Some species of shark are now endangered.noun [C] (PLURAL shark or sharks) INFORMAL DISAPPROVING (PERSON)
► F0 a dishonest person, especially one who persuades other people to pay too much money for something: » People who need a place to live can often find themselves at the mercy of local property sharks.Thesaurus+: ↑Unpleasant people in general , ↑Unpleasant men