blind shark

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Erroneously so named because they close their eyes tightly when taken out of the water; not actually blind.

Noun[edit]

blind shark (plural blind sharks)

  1. Either of two bottom-dwelling sharks constituting the family Brachaeluridae.
  2. Brachaelurus waddi, of eastern Australia.
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