Thresher Shark (Noun)
Meaning
Large pelagic shark of warm seas with a whiplike tail used to round up small fish on which to feed.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The thresher shark is known for its impressive hunting techniques, using its long tail to corral and stun prey.
- Thresher sharks are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, often near areas of high productivity.
- Researchers have long been fascinated by the thresher shark's unique tail, which can be up to half the length of its body.
- Thresher sharks are apex predators, feeding on a variety of small fish and squid that they chase down using their whiplike tails.
- Deep-sea footage has captured thresher sharks breaching the surface, their tails slapping the water as they hunt and feed.