Thresher Sharks (Alopiidae)

There are three species of Thresher Sharks that make up the family Alopiidae. They tend to have long tails that make them easy to identify.

Characteristics
A thresher shark's tail is usually very long, sometimes as long as their body. It is the longest tail of any shark. They have blue backs and white bellies. They can jump very high out of the water because of their great strength.

Species

 * Common Thresher
 * Pelagic Thresher
 * Bigeye Thresher