1. resembling or characteristic of a shark in appearance, behavior, or nature

Examples

• The businessman had a sharklike smile that made everyone nervous.
• Her sharklike determination helped her succeed in the competitive industry.
• The sleek, sharklike design of the submarine made it highly efficient underwater.
• He moved through the water with sharklike grace and speed.
• The lawyer’s sharklike tactics intimidated the opposing counsel.
• The predator had sharklike teeth that were razor sharp.