grey nurse
Meaning
A large shark, Carcharias taurus, found in Australian coastal waters; known elsewhere as the sand tiger shark.
Example
Divers swam with grey nurses off Fish Rock.
Origin
Origin unknown
Variants
grey nurse shark
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