Classification :
Phylum : Chordata
Class : Elasmobranchii
Order : Lamniformes
Family : Alopiidae

Synonyms : Alopias caudatus Phillipps, 1932, Alopias greyi Whitley, 1937, Squalus vulpinus Bonnaterre, 1788, Vulpecula marina Garman, 1913
Common name : Thresher Shark

Biology :
Dimensions :
Reproduction : Ovoviviparous, litter consists of 4-6 pups
Diet : Bluefish, menhaden, shad, mackerel and other schooling fishes, as well as squid
Predators : Man

Ecology :
Range : Newfoundland to Cuba
Habitat : warm and temperate areas of all the World's oceans, nektonic
Occurrence :
Importance (environmental, commercial, conservation, educational, scientific, social) :Social- Commercial, gamefish
Conservation Status : Not Listed

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ITIS information :
ITIS no : 159916
Species reviewed by ITIS : Yes

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