blind shark

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word blind shark. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word blind shark, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say blind shark in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word blind shark you have here. The definition of the word blind shark will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofblind shark, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Etymology

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

Noun

blind shark (plural blind sharks)

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