Common Thresher Shark Alopias vulpinus, Alopiidae

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Roberto Nistri / Alamy Stock Photo

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C6G6EE

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33.4 MB (748.4 KB Compressed download)

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4198 x 2785 px | 35.5 x 23.6 cm | 14 x 9.3 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

11 August 2011

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