1. a large sea turtle with a hooked beak-like mouth, found in tropical waters and valued for its shell

Examples

• The hawksbill is critically endangered due to hunting for its beautiful shell.
• Divers spotted a hawksbill turtle feeding on sea sponges near the coral reef.
• Conservation efforts are helping to protect hawksbill nesting beaches.
• The hawksbill’s distinctive hooked jaw helps it reach food in crevices.
• Marine biologists tagged the hawksbill to track its migration patterns.
• Hawksbill shells were once highly prized for making jewelry and combs.