Loabodu Kandi Miyaru
Classification
Max Size
Lamniformes
Distribution
Circumglobal in warm seas.
Distinctive Characters
A large shark, with enormous upper caudal lobe, roughly equal to the length of the rest of the shark. Deep groove on each side of the nape; profile of head distinctly intended over eyes. Eyes very large, extending onto dorsal surface of head. First dorsal fin much larger than second.
Color
Purplish-grey above, lighter below. Light ventral colouration not extending over pectoral fin bases.
Habitat & Biology
Oceanic, in depths to 500 m. Feeds on pelagic and benthic fishes, also on squids. Ovoviviparous, with uterine canibalism, number of young usually 2 per litter but sometimes up to 4.
Remarks
Alopias superciliosus is readily distinguished from the other species of thresher sharks by its peculiar head shape. It was first recorded from Maldives by USSR research vessels (Gubanov, 1978).
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