In dictionaries:
thresher shark
Large shark with distinctive tail.
thresher sharks
Large sharks with elongated tails.
Common thresher
The common thresher (Alopias vulpinus), also known as Atlantic thresher, is the largest species of thresher shark, family Alopiidae, reaching some in length.
Pelagic thresher
The pelagic thresher (Alopias pelagicus) is a species of thresher shark, family Alopiidae; this group of sharks is characterized by the greatly elongated upper lobes of their caudal fins.
Bigeye thresher
The bigeye thresher (Alopias superciliosus) is a species of thresher shark, family Alopiidae, found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide.
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