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reef

[reef] / rif /
NOUN
underwater or partially submerged ledge
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Kennedy Shoal is a well-known fishing reef in deep water.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The 39-year-old man died from a critical head injury after he was attacked while spearfishing at Kennedy Shoal, an offshore reef, Queensland police said.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

After nearly a year of sailing, the ship struck a reef in heavy storms and foundered on May 21, 1832.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Cyanide fishing has historically been used in parts of Southeast Asia to stun or kill fish, often for the live reef trade.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Most of the fish are clustered around the coral reef.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon




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