man-eating shark

noun

1. any shark known to attack humans, especially the great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias.

Word History and Origins

Origin of man-eating shark¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

They glided over the water, catching a glimpse of a man-eating shark, which made them shudder with dread.

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She's a man-eating shark, and you'll be a toothsome mouthful.

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I am an octopus, and a viper, and a vampire, and a man-eating shark.

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And how Jess can swimwhen there is a man-eating shark after her!

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