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1a large sea fish with very sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back. There are several types of sharks, some of which can attack people swimming. a Great White Shark a fatal shark attack
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- 2(informal) (disapproving) a person who is dishonest in business, especially someone who gives bad advice and gets people to pay too much for something see loan shark
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