also: はなざめ
noun
spinner shark; long-nose grey shark
A species of requiem shark (Carcharhinus brevipinna) known for its spinning leaps out of the water.
ハナザメは水面から飛び出して回転することで知られている。
The spinner shark is known for leaping out of the water and spinning.
この海域ではハナザメがよく見られる。
Spinner sharks are often seen in these waters.
The name ハナザメ likely derives from 花 (flower) and 鮫 (shark), possibly referring to the shark's spinning behavior or appearance, but the exact origin is uncertain.