Endangered Species Act Status Review of Common Thresher (Alopias vulpinus) and Bigeye Thresher (Alopias superciliosus) Sharks
The 2016 status review report conducted on two petitions to list the common and bigeye thresher…
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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.
The stock has never been assessed. The population level is unknown, but presumed stable.
At recommended level.
Gear used to harvest Atlantic common thresher shark does not contact the ocean floor and has no impact on habitat.
Bycatch is low because Atlantic common thresher sharks are primarily incidental catch in other fisheries.
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 08/30/2021
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 08/30/2021
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 08/30/2021
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 08/30/2021
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 08/30/2021
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 08/30/2021
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 08/30/2021
The 2016 status review report conducted on two petitions to list the common and bigeye thresher…
Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 08/30/2021