plural shad
: any of several fishes (especially genus Alosa) of the shad family that have a relatively deep body and are anadromous and that include some important food fishes of Europe and North America
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Video But thanks to state and federal efforts, the water quality has been greatly improved, to the benefit of all, including the shad.
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Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
In the end, nothing more exciting than some shad and small croaker hit the planks that day, according to Jennette’s.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2025
During the winter, even a temporary shutdown of a warm water source can be enough to kill off smaller shad.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2025
The Atlantic State’s Marine Fisheries Commission is a partnership of 15 coastal states working together to manage and protect marine species, including important sport fish like American shad and winter flounder.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
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Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
In the end, nothing more exciting than some shad and small croaker hit the planks that day, according to Jennette’s.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2025
During the winter, even a temporary shutdown of a warm water source can be enough to kill off smaller shad.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2025
The Atlantic State’s Marine Fisheries Commission is a partnership of 15 coastal states working together to manage and protect marine species, including important sport fish like American shad and winter flounder.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Shad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shad. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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shad
noun
plural shad
: any of several sea fishes that are related to the herrings, swim up rivers to lay or fertilize eggs, and include important food fishes
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