By Ocean Passion Malapascua

Malapascua’s majestic shark at its best

Thresher-shark-ocean-passion-malapascuaMalapascua’s majestic shark at its best. Thresher Shark population is thriving good in the sea mount called Monad Shoal. They come for cleaning every morning between 5AM – 10AM. They are shy creatures of the deep but wouldn’t mind divers afterall. Come and see these pelagic species and feel deeper connection only here at Ocean Passion.

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Diving Thresher Sharks
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By Ocean Passion Malapascua

Thresher Sharks

What are Thresher Sharks?

Thresher sharks are also called Fox sharks and are split up into three living species: Pelagic Thresher, Bigeye Thresher and Common Thresher. One of these species, the Pelagic Thresher shark (Alopias Pelagicus), is known to inhabit the waters of Malapascua Island. It’s the smallest of the three species (3 meters / 10 foot long and about 70 kg / 153 lb). Furthermore, this shark is characterized by the highly elongated upper lobe of its caudal fin, which is used like a whip to strike prey (especially small fish). In addition, this shark is a strong swimmer and can even be seen jumping out of the water (breaching). It’s not aggressive (no one has ever reported an attack on humans), and once it encounters a diver, it can be shy, usually changing direction and swimming away. Unfortunately the Thresher sharks population is declining, due to illegal fishing and pollution.

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