The Thresher Shark

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Shark
gptkbp:aquarium_trade Rarely kept in aquariums
gptkbp:aroma Highly developed sense of smell
gptkbp:behavior Solitary
Solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:body_shape Streamlined
gptkbp:breathability Obligate ram ventilator
gptkbp:breeding_behavior gptkb:Low
Viviparous
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:Summer
Late summer to early fall
gptkbp:climate_impact Vulnerable to changes in ocean temperature
gptkbp:color Blue-gray
Can change color slightly
gptkbp:coloration Countershading
Bluish-gray
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Thresher_Shark
gptkbp:conservation Awareness campaigns
Fishing regulations
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Regulated fishing practices
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:IUCN_Red_List
Near Threatened
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in documentaries
Featured in marine conservation efforts
gptkbp:depth_range Up to 500 meters
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution Worldwide
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator
Top predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alopiidae
gptkbp:fin_structure Large dorsal fin
gptkbp:fins Pectoral fins
Large dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_impact Population decline
Bycatch in fisheries
Targeted by fisheries
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Longlining
Longlining and gillnetting
Protected in some areas
Bycatch in fisheries
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Active hunter
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Alopias
gptkbp:geographic_distribution Tropical and temperate waters
gptkbp:gills Five gill slits
gptkbp:habitat Open ocean
gptkbp:habitat_range Coastal and offshore waters
gptkbp:has_pet 3 feet
gptkbp:has_skin Rough skin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Thresher Shark
gptkbp:human_interaction Occasional sightings
Occasional encounters
gptkbp:hunting_technique Tail whip
Tail slapping
gptkbp:is_observed_in Common in tropical waters
gptkbp:known_for Tail slapping behavior
gptkbp:length 6 meters
20 feet
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 50 years
Up to 20 years
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Fox_Shark
gptkbp:migration Seasonal
Long distances
Seasonal migrations
gptkbp:migration_distance Can travel long distances
gptkbp:notable_feature Long tail
Long tail fin
gptkbp:population_trend Decreasing
gptkbp:predators Larger sharks
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Bigeye_Thresher_Shark
gptkb:Common_Thresher_Shark
gptkb:Pelagic_Thresher_Shark
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research Tagging studies
gptkbp:research_interest Behavior and ecology
Studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:schooling_behavior Not known to school
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Alopias_vulpinus
gptkbp:sights Good eyesight
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or small groups
Solitary
gptkbp:sound Sensitive to low-frequency sounds
gptkbp:species gptkb:Alopias_vulpinus
gptkbp:speed Fast
Up to 30 mph
Fast swimmer
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships None known
gptkbp:temperature_preference Prefers warmer waters
gptkbp:threats Overfishing
gptkbp:weight Up to 500 pounds
gptkbp:young Pups
Juveniles are born at 1 meter
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tabaluga
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6