Loan Shark

A loan - we all know what that is (but if not, read the entry on loan explained here!). And a shark is a creature in the sea - so what is the relation?

Well, it is more the perceived qualities of a shark that link these two together, as a loan shark is a lender who provides loans at rates that are above those legally permitted (this is the definition in most countries).

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