noun
A species of requiem shark (Carcharhinus longimanus). The name literally means 'dirt shark' or 'filth shark', possibly from its appearance or behavior.
See also: 汚 (よごれ) · オーシャニックホワイトティップシャーク
ヨゴレザメは外洋でよく見られるサメの一種です。
The oceanic whitetip shark is a type of shark often seen in the open ocean.
English loanword for the same species, used in some contexts but less common than ヨゴレザメ.
Compound of 汚れ (yogore, 'dirt, filth') + 鮫 (same, 'shark'). The exact reason for the name is uncertain, but it may refer to the shark's coloration or scavenging habits.