Shark

Pelagic Thresher Shark

Alopias pelagicus
EN· EndangeredCaution

Unmistakable for its enormously elongated upper tail lobe, nearly as long as its body, which it uses like a whip to stun prey. A rare and prized sighting in Egyptian waters, this deep-dwelling shark is intensely shy and vanishes at the first sign of disturbance.

Size (typical)
3.0–3.5 mm
Depth range
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IUCN status
EN
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Diver safety
Maintain distance · do not advance.
Verified sightings · last 12 months

Sighting history

Peak: Jan / Jun / Jul
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