🇬🇧🇨🇳 shark - 鲨鱼 : English Lesson

Meaning of "shark" ("鲨鱼"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A shark is a big, powerful fish that lives in the ocean, has lots of sharp teeth, and swims around looking for food like fish and seals. Some sharks can be scary, but most sharks don’t bother people and are important for keeping the ocean healthy.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

At the underwater costume party, the shark dressed up as a dolphin and everyone said, “Nice try, we can still see the teeth.”

If a shark went to school, it would always get an A+ in “Not Sharing Snacks” and “Terrifying Smiles.”

The shark didn’t want to eat the clownfish because it was afraid it might taste too funny.

If a shark had a video channel, it would just be eight hours of dramatic slow‑motion biting.

Some sharks have been on Earth since before dinosaurs, which means they’re basically the grumpy old grandpas of the ocean with super sharp dentures.

A boy on a boat sees a shark fin. The shark swims close. The shark opens its mouth with big, sharp teeth. Small fish jump and run. The shark takes a fish. The boy is afraid and waves. The boat goes away. The shark swims in the blue sea and is gone.

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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