What does the cryptic crossword clue "What's resorted to by the hot-headed shark (oriental)? (5)" mean?

The definition is "What’s resorted to by the hot-headed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TOPE (synonym="TOPE") + E (synonym="Eastern, “oriental”") = TOPEE The answer is TOPEE.

What's resorted to by the hot-headed shark (oriental)? (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29277 | 20 Across | 2024-01-12 flower

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