melantum

/meh-LAHN-toom/
[Ligurian]

A name in Ligurian for the porbeagle or mackerel shark. A member of the shark family common in the Atlantic. It grows to 4 meters (13 ft) in length. It has good flavour and texture and is grilled in the form of steaks.

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