Page 10 - Saltwater Crocodile vs. Great Hammerhead Shark

ambush—to carry out a surprise attack

apex predators—animals at the top of the food chain that are
not preyed upon by other animals

dorsal fins—fins on sharks’ backs that help them swim

lunge—to move forward quickly

opportunistic—ready to take advantage of a situation

predator—an animal that hunts other animals for food

prey—animals that are hunted by other animals for food

reptiles—cold-blooded animals that have backbones and
lay eggs

serrated—having a blade like that of a saw

solitary—related to living alone

stealth—the state of being secretive or unnoticed

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