blue pointer

noun

1. a large shark, Isuropsis mako, having a blue-colored back and pointed snout, found in Australian waters where it is prized for sportfishing.

blue pointer

noun

1. a large shark, Isuropsis mako , of Australian coastal waters, having a blue back and pointed snout

Word History and Origins

Origin of blue pointer¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

On the appearance of a `blue pointer' among boats fishing for schnapper outside, the general cry is raised, `Look out for the blue pointer.'

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