Bigeye Thresher Shark

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thresher_Shark
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:body_style streamlined body
gptkbp:breeding_season late summer to early fall
gptkbp:color dark blue to gray on top
white on the underside
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Bigeye_Thresher
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some regions
supported by various NG Os
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:collection
Vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in marine conservation efforts
gptkbp:diet pelagic fish
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator
important for maintaining balance
gptkbp:environmental_impact vulnerable to temperature changes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alopiidae
gptkbp:fins long caudal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations regulated in many countries
longlining
population decline due to fishing pressure
targeted by sport fishing
gptkbp:habitat oceanic waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bigeye Thresher Shark
gptkbp:issues not aggressive to humans
gptkbp:length 4.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal migration patterns
gptkbp:mouth small, sharp teeth
gptkbp:order gptkb:Lamniformes
gptkbp:predators larger sharks
gptkbp:public_awareness increased through documentaries
gptkbp:range tropical and temperate oceans
gptkbp:related_species other thresher sharks
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research_focus studied for ecological role
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Alopias_superciliosus
gptkbp:sights excellent vision
gptkbp:size about 1 meter
gptkbp:social_structure not social
gptkbp:species five pairs of gills
gptkbp:speed fast swimmer
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:threats overfishing
gptkbp:traded_on displayed in public aquariums
gptkbp:wildlife affected by habitat loss
gptkbp:young born live