Species guide
How to catch Thresher
Alopias vulpinus
saltwatergame fishAlopiidae
The Thresher shark is known for its extremely long tail, which it uses to stun prey. This powerful predator inhabits the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is a prized game fish due to its size and fighting ability.
Where they live
Lives mainly on continental shelves and slopes in marine and transitional waters of the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Found from surface waters down to 650 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 573 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- squid
- other macrofauna
Best baits
- live baitfish
- cut bait
Best lures
- large trolling lures
- surface poppers
How to fish for them
- trolling
- live bait fishing
- chumming
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