noun
salamander shark
A species of catshark (Parmaturus pilosus) found in Japanese waters. The name comes from its resemblance to a salamander (イモリ).
イモリザメは深海に生息する小型のサメです。
The salamander shark is a small shark that lives in the deep sea.
水族館でイモリザメの標本を見た。
I saw a specimen of a salamander shark at the aquarium.
Compound of イモリ (salamander) and サメ (shark), referring to its salamander-like appearance.