Thresher shark (Alopias superciliosus) is a species of cartilaginous shark that belongs to the Alopiidae family. It is known for its long, whip-like caudal fin, which can measure up to 50% of its total length. Adults can measure between 2.5 and 3.5 meters in length and weigh up to 250 kilograms. The thresher shark's head is long and narrow, and its body is brown or bluish-gray in color, with white spots on the underside.
The thresher shark is an apex predator and is found in temperate and tropical oceans around the world. It prefers deep water, but can also be found in coastal areas and in shallow water. The thresher shark is a migratory species and moves along the coast in search of food and favorable temperature conditions.
Regarding its role in the current era, the thresher shark has experienced a decline in its population due to overfishing for the production of shark fin soup fins, which has led the species to a significant decline in shark populations. thresher sharks and other shark species. Furthermore, pollution and climate change can also have a negative impact on the survival of this species.
The Model's Pose represents a specimen of Thresher Shark swimming along the seabed of warm and temperate waters.
Approximate measurements of the Thresher Shark:
- Scale 1:24 - 97 x 101 x 53 mm H
