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Meanings of Cetorhinus maximus in English

Portuguese
tubarão-frade

Large harmless plankton-eating northern shark; often swims slowly or floats at the sea surface.

        tubarão-frade
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        Examples for "basking shark"
        Examples for "basking shark"
        1
        Click through for more amazing basking shark photos from the scientists.
        Wired
        2
        We're welcomed to Cape Clear Island by a basking shark.
        The Irish Times
        3
        Johnny had never encountered a basking shark before so he didn't know what it was.
        The Irish Times
        4
        As I passed the basking shark I surreptitiously touched its cold skin, rough as sandpaper.
        The Guardian
        5
        In fairness, with the 407 it's more basking shark.
        The Irish Times
        Usage of Cetorhinus maximus in English
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        Cetorhinus maximus has a tiny brain and super-tough skin, and its vital organs are well protected by its fleshy body.
        The Guardian
        Translations for Cetorhinus maximus