noun
spotless smooth-hound; Mustelus griseus
A species of houndshark found in the Northwest Pacific. The name is a specific biological term.
シロザメは日本近海で見られる小型のサメです。
The spotless smooth-hound is a small shark found in the seas around Japan.
Compound of 白 (しろ, 'white') and 鮫 (さめ, 'shark'), referring to its pale coloration. The exact derivation is uncertain.