gummy shark
Definitions
A species of shark, Mustelus antarcticus, endemic to southern and south-eastern Australia, the meat of which is sold as flake.
Examples
“2005, Marine Resources Service (United Nations), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Review⟳ of the State of World Marine Fishery Resources, page 123, Quotas also apply⟳ to school and gummy shark bycatch in the South East Trawl and Great Australian Bight Trawl fisheries.”
“2006, Steve Cooper, Fishing Techniques: Salt and Fresh Water, Australian Fishing Network, page 100, Best time for gummy sharks is on moonlit nights when they will move⟳ into knee-deep water on a rising tide to feed⟳.”
“Many gummy sharks are caught off the surf beaches every season. Night time is best and big baits are needed to combat lice and other menaces like⟳ crabs.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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