shark

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

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Some of the Australasian speciesare identical with those of Europe. Varieties and nameswhich differ are – – Blue Shark (New South Wales) – – Carcharias macloti, Mull. and Heule.

♣ Hammer S. (N.S.W.) – – Zygaena malleus, Shaw.

♣ One-finned S. (N.S.W.) – – Notidanus indicus, Cuv.

♣ Port Jackson S. (q.v.) – – Heterodontus phillipii, Lacep.;called also the Shell-grinder.

♣ Saw-fish S. – – Pristiophorus cirratus, Lath.

♣ School S. (N.S.W.) – – Galeus australis, Macl.; called also Tope (q.v.).

♣ Shovel-nosed S. (N.S.W.) – – Rhinobatus granulatus, Cuv.; also called the Blind-Shark, or Sand-Shark.

♣ Tiger S. (N.S.W.) – – Galeocerdo rayneri, Macdon. and Barr.

♣ White S. – – Carcharodon rondeletii, Mull. and Heule; called alsothe White-Pointer.

The Sharks of New Zealand are – – Black Shark – – Carcharodon melanopterus (Maori name Keremai).

♣ Brown S. – – Scymnus lichia.

♣ Great S. – – Carcharias maso.

♣ Hammer-head S. – – Zygaena malleus (Maori name, Mangopare).

♣ Port-eagle S. – – Lamna cornutica

♣ Spinous S. – – Echinorhinus spinosus.

♣ Tiger S. – – Scymnus sp. (Maori name, Mako).

See also blue-pointer, whaler,and wobbegong.

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

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