1. Shallow-water shark with sharp jagged teeth found on both sides of Atlantic; sometimes dangerous to swimmers
   "The Odontaspis taurus's fearsome teeth belie its generally docile nature";
   - sand tiger, sand shark, Carcharias taurus

Type of: shark

Part of: Carcharias, genus Carcharias, genus Odontaspis, Odontaspis

Encyclopedia: Odontaspis taurus