Pacific Common Thresher Shark

Alopias vulpinus

Also Known As

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

U.S. wild-caught Pacific common thresher shark is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Common thresher shark.
Leading an adult common thresher shark into the shark cradle during the Southwest Fisheries Science Center’s 2006 Juvenile Shark Survey off of the Channel
A photo of an adult common thresher shark being tagged during the 2009 Juvenile Shark Survey off of the Channel Islands.
Common thresher shark steaks.

Facts

Availability

Year-round.

Source

U.S. wild-caught from California and the Pacific Islands. 

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. 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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