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INTRODUCING THRESHER SHARKS

The long tail and big eyes make the thresher shark recognizable.

From its large eyes to its incredibly long, weapon-like tail, thresher sharks are some of the most recognizable predators in the ocean! When we think of sharks, we think of fierce predators with row after row of razor-sharp teeth. While the thresher shark is an amazing hunter, it’s a little bit different than most other sharks, especially when it comes to how they hunt their prey. The thresher shark is special—instead of using its jaws as its primary weapon, threshers hunt with their enormous tails. With tails up to 10 ft. (3 m) long,

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