Pacific Common Thresher Shark
Alopias vulpinus
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
Pacific IslandsWest Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
Thresher sharkFox sharkSea foxSwingletailWhiptail sharkThintail shark
Seafood Profile
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Population
The stock is not overfished.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
Taste
Mild flavor.
Texture
Firm, dense, and meat-like.
Color
Raw meat is white to tan with a pink blood line.
Health benefits
High in protein, low in fat, and a good source of niacin, vitamin B6, phosphorous, and selenium.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady