Did you know? This animal featured in "Jaws" lays its eggs in a tough case called a "mermaid's purse" Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
2. a person who is ruthless and greedy and dishonest
(verb)
1. hunt shark
2. play the shark; act with trickery

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MERMAID (noun)
1. half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
FEATURED (adjective)
1. having facial features as specified; usually used in combination
2. made a feature or highlight; given prominence

Hint 3: Anagram

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HARKS

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