"sand tiger" meaning in English

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          "text": "Because Boston Harbor—including Dorchester Bay, Hingham Bay, Broad Sound, Nahant Bay, and Quincy Bay—is a metropolitan area with lots of human activity, it’s crucial to understand where and when sand tigers are found in the harbor and what protections they might need.",
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