Pelagic Thresher Shark
Pelagic Thresher Shark

Pelagic Thresher Shark

Alopias pelagicus

It stuns its prey by whipping its tail, which is as long as the rest of its body.

Depth range
0–150 m / 0–492 ft (max 300 m)
Conservation status
Endangered

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Thresher Shark