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Pelagic thresher shark
Alopias pelagicus
Also called Tiburón zorro común
- Grows to
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Group
- Shark or ray
- Family
- Alopiidae
Where to see it
Known from Egyptian Red Sea, Philippines, Maldives and 1 more place.
- Egyptian Red SeaElphinstone dawn dives; BrothersBest May and June. Possible in April, July and October and November.
- PhilippinesMalapascua, early morningBest January to April. Possible from May to December.
Also seen in Maldives and Pacific Costa Rica.
Source: GBIF and dive operators.
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