Creature not hidden in any of the seven longest Down answers (5)

I believe the answer is:

shark

(Other definitions for shark that I've seen before include "Predatory 5 dn" , "marine fish" , "danger at sea" , "predator" , "Predatory creature" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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