Bigeye Thresher Shark

Alopias superciliosus
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Alopias superciliosus
Other names Bigeye Thresher
Size Up to 4.9 m (16 ft)
Weight Up to 364 kg (802 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Offshore, open ocean waters, sometimes found near atoll lagoons, seamounts & deep coral reef drop offs
Depth Range 0 - 730 m (2,395 ft)
Bigeye Thresher Shark Distribution