Jisho

×
イタチザメ
Links
Noun
1. tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier)​Usually written using kana alone
Wikipedia definition
2. Tiger shark​The tiger shark, Galeocerdo cuvier, is a species of requiem shark and the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as sea tiger, the tiger shark is a relatively large macropredator, capable of attaining a length of over 5 m (16 ft). It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and is especially common around central Pacific islands. Its name derives from the dark stripes down its body which resemble a tiger's pattern, which fade as the shark matures.
Read “Tiger shark” on English Wikipedia
Read “イタチザメ” on Japanese Wikipedia
Read “Tiger shark” on DBpedia
Other forms
鼬鮫 【いたちざめ】

Discussions

to talk about this word.