Region where the continental shelf and continental slope meet; i.e. where the more gently sloping region of the seabed adjacent to a landmass rather abruptly slopes steeply down towards the ocean depths; commonly around depths of 200m. Comonwealth of Australia (1997)
SHELF BREAK
Meaning of SHELF BREAK in English
Fishery English glossary. Английский глоссарий рыболовства . 2012