smoothhound
/ˈsmuːðˌhaʊnd/
noun
- A type of small shark with a smooth, rounded body and no spines on its fins, commonly found in coastal waters.
- The smoothhound is a popular catch for recreational fishermen because of its mild flavor.
- We spotted a smoothhound swimming near the sandy bottom of the bay.
- Unlike many sharks, the smoothhound has flat teeth for crushing crabs and shellfish.