Pelagic Thresher Shark
Alopias pelagicus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Alopias pelagicus
Other names
Small Tooth Thresher Shark, Pelagic Thresher
Size
Up to 3.65 m (12 ft)
Weight
Up to 88 kg (194 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Offshore, open ocean waters, sometimes found near atoll lagoons, seamounts & deep coral reef drop offs
Depth Range
0 - 350 m (1,148 ft)
