killer shark

Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words

Refers to a shark that is particularly aggressive and dangerous, often featured in popular culture.

sharkADJECTIVE + NOUN

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killer

Examples (10)

  • The movie depicted a terrifying killer shark stalking its prey.
  • Warnings were issued about a potential killer shark in the coastal waters.
  • Many people have an irrational fear of encountering a killer shark in the ocean.
  • Divers spotted a massive killer shark swimming silently below them.
  • The documentary explored the behavior of different species of killer sharks.
  • Is that a killer shark fin I see in the distance?
  • Sailors told tales of a legendary killer shark that patrolled these waters.
  • Despite its fearsome reputation, a killer shark rarely attacks humans without provocation.
  • The research team tagged a killer shark to track its migration patterns.
  • He felt a surge of adrenaline as he imagined facing a killer shark face to face.