- Huge caudal fin upper lobe, nearly equal to length of body
- White patches extending from abdomen above pectoral fin bases
- No interdorsal ridge
Similar Species: Bigeye thresher shark, A. superciliosus (has larger eyes and V-groove on top of head)
Habitat & Range
Adults are observed offshore and in oceanic waters, sometimes wandering close to coastal areas in search of food.Β Juveniles inhabit coastal bays and nearshore areas.
Life History
Gives birth to live young after approximately 9 months of gestation. Embryos known to consume other embryos within the uterus (known as oophagy) but are not cannibalistic. Broods contain 2-7 pups. Size at birth about 4-5 feet.
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Size
Maximum size about 20 feet in length and a maximum recorded weight of 750 pounds. Matures at approximately 7-9 years of age (about 10-15 feet) and is estimated to live 28+ years.
