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What is a group of sharks called?
A shiver
of sharks
a shivera schoola gama frenzy
| Animal | Sharks |
| Category | Sea & Fish |
| Collective noun | Shiver, School, Gam, Frenzy |
| Baby name | Pup |
💡 “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.”