shark circle

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Describes a shark swimming in circles, often around potential prey.

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Examples (10)

  • The dark shapes of half a dozen sharks circled beneath the boat.
  • A lone shark slowly circled its injured prey.
  • We watched as the great white shark began to circle our kayak.
  • If a shark starts to circle you, remain calm and try to make yourself look big.
  • Divers reported seeing several sharks circling the shipwreck.
  • The documentary showed how sharks often circle their food source before attacking.
  • She felt a chill when she saw a large shark circling in the distance.
  • Marine biologists are studying why sharks circle certain areas before migrating.
  • Suddenly, a massive hammerhead shark appeared and started to circle the bait.
  • The fishermen knew trouble was brewing when they saw a group of sharks circling their net.