KA-598 Thresher / Foxtail Shark Distribution: Eastern & Western Atlantic / Central Pacific / Indo-west Pacific Alopias vulpinus Usually lives at depths over 200m & only sighted rarely - The Common Thresher Shark ranges in size from 16.5 to 20ft long - Feeds on Squid & Fish corraling them with its elongated tail / stunning them with slaps from it and catching them with its very sharp but small teeth - Decreasing in numbers because of overfishing (it is hunted for meat and its fins) Kurt Amsler Please note that pritns are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: web@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8672 2067 . Stunning Photo Gifts From Ardea - wildlife pets environment
