noun
starspotted smooth-hound; Mustelus manazo
A species of hound shark found in the northwest Pacific. In everyday contexts, usually referred to by the katakana name ホシザメ.
水族館でホシザメを見た。
I saw a starspotted smooth-hound at the aquarium.
The name ホシザメ (星鮫) literally means 'star shark', likely from the star-like spots on its body. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.