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Thresher / Foxtail Shark - 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
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Thresher / Foxtail Shark - 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
KA-594
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
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Meet the Elusive Thresher Shark - A Master of Underwater Acrobatics!
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. In this photo print, we catch a rare glimpse of KA-594, also known as the Thresher or Foxtail Shark. With its sleek and powerful body measuring an impressive 16.5 to 20 feet long, this magnificent creature usually resides in depths over 200 meters. No wonder it's such a challenge to spot! But what sets the Common Thresher Shark apart is its unique hunting technique. Using its elongated tail like a whip, it corrals schools of squid and fish with precision and finesse. Then, with lightning-fast slaps from its tail, it stuns its prey before capturing them with razor-sharp but tiny teeth. Sadly, these incredible sharks are facing a decline in numbers due to overfishing for their meat and fins. It's crucial that we protect these majestic creatures for future generations to marvel at. Found in the Eastern & Western Atlantic as well as the Central Pacific and Indo-west Pacific regions, KA-594 truly represents the beauty of our marine ecosystems. So dive into this stunning underwater snapshot by Kurt Amsler and let your imagination swim alongside one of nature's most awe-inspiring predators!
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