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The pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) is a species of thresher shark inhabiting the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. As the smallest of the three extant thresher shark species, it rarely exceeds three meters in length. Like other threshers, it is distinguished by its extremely long upper lobe of the caudal fin, which it uses to stun prey such as schooling fish and squid.
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What is the scientific name of the pelagic thresher shark?
The pelagic thresher shark is scientifically named Alopias pelagicus. It is one of the three living thresher shark species.
Where does the pelagic thresher shark live?
It inhabits tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. Its range therefore spans warm ocean regions rather than being limited to one coastline.
How large does a pelagic thresher shark get?
It is the smallest of the three extant thresher shark species and rarely exceeds 3 meters in length. Its long tail still makes it appear considerably larger than the body alone suggests.
What feature makes the pelagic thresher shark recognizable?
Like other thresher sharks, it is recognized by an elongated upper tail lobe. That tail is the defining visual feature of the thresher shark group, including Alopias pelagicus.
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