Definitions for odontaspis taurus
odon·taspis tau·rus

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1. sand tiger, sand shark, Carcharias taurus, Odontaspis taurusnoun

   shallow-water shark with sharp jagged teeth found on both sides of Atlantic; sometimes dangerous to swimmers

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1. odontaspis taurus

   The sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus), gray nurse shark, spotted ragged-tooth shark or blue-nurse sand tiger, is a species of shark that inhabits subtropical and temperate waters worldwide. It inhabits the continental shelf, from sandy shorelines (hence the name sand tiger shark) and submerged reefs to a depth of around 191 m (627 ft). They dwell in the waters of Japan, Australia, South Africa, and the east coasts of North and South America. The sand tiger shark also inhabited the Mediterranean, however it was last seen there in 2003 and is presumed extinct in the region. Despite its common names, it is not closely related to either the tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) or the nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum). Despite its fearsome appearance and strong swimming ability, it is a relatively placid and slow-moving shark with no confirmed human fatalities. This species has a sharp, pointy head, and a bulky body. The sand tiger's length can reach 3.2 m (10.5 ft) but is normally 2.2–2.5 m in length. They are grey with reddish-brown spots on their backs. Shivers (groups) have been observed to hunt large schools of fish. Their diet consists of bony fish, crustaceans, squid, skates and other sharks. Unlike other sharks, the sand tiger can gulp air from the surface, allowing it to be suspended in the water column with minimal effort. During pregnancy, the most developed embryo will feed on its siblings, a reproductive strategy known as intrauterine cannibalism i.e. "embryophagy" or, more colorfully, adelphophagy—literally "eating one's brother". The sand tiger is categorized as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. It is the most widely kept large shark in public aquariums owing to its tolerance for captivity.

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1. odontaspis taurus

   Odontaspis taurus, commonly referred to as the sand tiger shark, is a species of shark that resides in the coastal and offshore marine environments in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans. It is characterized by its large, bulky body, small eyes and sharp pointed teeth. This species is typically harmless to humans, but may become aggressive if provoked. Sand tiger shark is listed as vulnerable due to its low reproduction rate and high fishing pressures.

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   The numerical value of odontaspis taurus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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