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What is a group of sharks called?

A shiver
of sharks
a shivera schoola gama frenzy
AnimalSharks
CategorySea & Fish
Collective nounShiver, School, Gam, Frenzy
Baby namePup
💡 “Shiver” is the famous one; a feeding group is sometimes called a “frenzy.”

FAQ

What is a group of sharks called?

A group of sharks is called a shiver. Other accepted terms include a school, a gam, a frenzy.

Are there other names for a group of sharks?

Yes — besides a “shiver,” you may see “school”, “gam”, “frenzy”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.

What is a baby shark called?

A baby shark is called a pup.

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Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”