man-eating shark

noun

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

First recorded in 1885–90

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

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

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

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

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

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