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A large pelagic shark of the family Alopiidae, native to temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, distinctively characterized by an exceptionally long, whip-like upper lobe of the tail fin which it uses to herd and stun schooling fish.

Usage Example

"During the early morning dive off the coast of the Philippines, the marine biologists observed a thresher whipping its tail to stun a school of sardines."

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