Bigeye Thresher
Alopias superciliosus
A large pelagic shark distinguished by its extremely long tail fin and large eyes. Known for using its tail to stun prey fish.
Bigeye Thresher at a glance
- Scientific name
- Alopias superciliosus
- Typical size
- 10-12 feet, 300-400 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
Found in deep offshore waters of tropical and temperate oceans worldwide. Anglers typically target them with deep trolling or drift fishing methods using large baits in waters over 500 feet deep.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a bigeye thresher through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBigeye Thresher questions people ask
Bigeye Thresher is Alopias superciliosus.
A typical bigeye thresher runs 10-12 feet, 300-400 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every bigeye thresher you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in deep offshore waters of tropical and temperate oceans worldwide. Anglers typically target them with deep trolling or drift fishing methods using large baits in waters over 500 feet deep. It is a salt water species, filed under sharks and rays in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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