broadnose sevengill shark
A species of cow shark with seven gill slits, found in temperate waters worldwide. Scientific name: Notorynchus cepedianus.
See also: ブロードノーズセブンギルシャーク
I saw a broadnose sevengill shark at the aquarium.
The broadnose sevengill shark has seven gill slits.
English loanword for the same species, used in some scientific or international contexts. エビスザメ is the standard Japanese name.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling using 恵比須 (Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods) + 鮫 (shark). Rarely used; the katakana form is preferred.
Alternate kanji spelling with 恵美須; even less common than 恵比須鮫.
Named after Ebisu (恵比須/恵美須), one of the Seven Lucky Gods, likely due to the shark's association with good fortune or its appearance. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.