brownbanded bambooshark
A species of bambooshark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) found in the Indo-West Pacific. The Japanese name literally means 'dog shark'.
I saw a brownbanded bambooshark at the aquarium.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; the reading is no-kanji.
Rarely used kanji form; Not recommended for general use.
The name combines 犬 (いぬ, 'dog') and 鮫 (さめ, 'shark'), likely from a perceived resemblance or behavior. The exact origin is uncertain.