"wereshark" meaning in All languages combined

See wereshark on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: weresharks [plural]
Etymology: From were- + shark. Etymology templates: {{af|en|were-|shark}} were- + shark Head templates: {{en-noun}} wereshark (plural weresharks)
  1. (fantasy) A shapeshifter that can transform from a human to a shark or shark-like creature.

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