also: つまじろ
noun
silvertip shark
Refers specifically to the shark species Carcharhinus albimarginatus, known for white-tipped fins.
ダイバーはツマジロに遭遇した。
The diver encountered a silvertip shark.
The name ツマジロ likely derives from つま (端, 'tip') + しろ (白, 'white'), referring to the white tips on the shark's fins. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.