Fish > Sharks & Rays
OverviewThe Oceanic Whitetip Shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) is a legendary, large, pelagic requiem shark that historically reigned as one of the three most abundant large vertebrates inhabiting the high seas of the world’s tropical oceans. Renowned for its...
Fish > Sharks & Rays
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Thresher SharkScientific Name: Alopias vulpinusCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Total length: 15–20 ft (4.5–6.1 m); caudal fin accounts for up to 50% of total lengthWeight: 500–1,100 lb (230–500 kg)Lifespan: 19–24...
Fish > Tunas & Mackerels
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Yellowfin TunaScientific Name: Thunnus albacaresCategory: FishSubcategory: Tunas & MackerelsSize: Adult length: 4.5–6.6 ft (1.4–2.0 m); Maximum recorded length: 7.9 ft (2.4 m)Weight: 100–300 lb (45–136 kg); All-tackle world record catch...
