English Dictionary

angel shark

名詞

A member of the unusual genus Squatina of sharks with flattened bodies and broad pectoral fins resembling skates or rays. There are approximately 16 known species, which are the only members of their taxonomic genus, family and order. They occur worldwide in temperate and tropical seas.

日本語の意味

天使鮫とは、Squatina 属に属する鮫の一種で、体が平たく、広い胸鰭がエイやスケートに似た特徴を持つ。 / 約16種が知られており、分類上ではその属、科、目において唯一の存在となっている。 / 温帯および熱帯の海域に全世界で分布している。

While diving off the coast of Cornwall, we were thrilled to spot an angel shark resting on the sandy seabed.

コーンウォール沖でダイビングをしていたとき、砂底に休んでいるスクアティナ属の扁平なサメを見つけて胸が高鳴った。

意味（1）

A member of the unusual genus Squatina of sharks with flattened bodies and broad pectoral fins resembling skates or rays. There are approximately 16 known species, which are the only members of their taxonomic genus, family and order. They occur worldwide in temperate and tropical seas.

angel sharks （ plural ）