Thresher Sharks

Learn more about the tall-tailed, thresher shark. This species is named after its scythe-shaped tail, which makes up about half the length of its body. Thresher sharks' tails allow them to stun their prey before feeding on them.

July 19, 2022

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Thresher Sharks

Thresher sharks have a longer lifespan than most sharks, and on average can live from 19 to 50 years

Thresher Sharks

Common thresher sharks are pelagic meaning that they live in the deep ocean.

Thresher Sharks

Thresher sharks appear in a variety of colors such as brown, gray, blue-gray, or blackish on the back and underside of their snout. These sharks are lighter on their sides, and fully white on their undersides.

Thresher Sharks

Thresher sharks are very active sharks using stunning and breaching techniques to assist their hunt for prey. Thresher sharks use their tail to stun their prey and to assist in breaching out of the water to perform wild turns.