noun
brownbanded bambooshark
A species of bambooshark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) found in the Indo-West Pacific. The Japanese name literally means 'dog shark'.
水族館でイヌザメを見ました。
I saw a brownbanded bambooshark at the aquarium.
The name combines 犬 (いぬ, 'dog') and 鮫 (さめ, 'shark'), likely from a perceived resemblance or behavior. The exact origin is uncertain.