Atlantic Common Thresher Shark

Alopias vulpinus

Also Known As

Thresher shark, Fox shark, Sea fox, Swingletail, Whiptail shark, Thintail shark

U.S. wild-caught Atlantic common thresher shark is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
A large common thresher shark being pulled to the surface.
A photo of an Atlantic Common Thresher shark that was caught.
A shark longline fisherman off the coast of Florida.
A photograph of fresh common thresher shark steaks.

Facts

Availability

Year-round.

Source

U.S. wild-caught from New York to North Carolina. 

Taste

Mild flavor.

Texture

Firm and dense.

Color

Raw meat is white to tan with a pink blood line.

Health Benefits

Shark is high in protein and low in fat. It is a good source of niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, phosphorus, and selenium. More information on health and seafood.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition facts
Serving weight 100 g (raw)
Amount per serving
Calories 130
Protein 20.98 g
Fat, total 4.51 g
Saturated fatty acids, total 0.925 g
Carbohydrate 0 g
Sugars, total 0 g
Fiber, total dietary 0 g
Cholesterol 51 mg
Selenium 36.5 mcg
Sodium 79 mg

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