Alopiidae - Thresher Sharks

Thresher Shark, Alopias vulpinus Click to enlarge image
Head of a Thresher Shark. Image: Stuart Humphreys
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Fast Facts

Worldwide there are three species in the family; all are known from Australian waters.

Alopiidae
Scientific Name Common Name
Alopias pelagicus Pelagic Thresher
Alopias vulpinus Thresher Shark