What is a "card shark"?

Answer by  michaeledwardhourigan (462)

A "Card Shark" is a person that deceives other card players using deceit as a tool to win. They often will pretend that they have never played a game before, or they will play very poorly, so that the other players will let their guard down, and then they make their move. It is similar to a pool shark.

Answer by  Dreamlight (856)

The terms "card shark" and "pool shark" are similar in their distint fields, but with one difference. The term pool shark usually implies someone who is skilled but pretends to be lousy at the game so they can grift, while a card shark is someone who doesn't hide their skills.