Thresher sharks

Alopiidae

Thresher sharks, belonging to the family Alopiidae, are large mackerel sharks found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide. Within the genus Alopias, there are currently three extant species. These sharks have been classified as vulnerable by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) since 2007. In addition to being popular as big-game sport fish, they are commercially hunted for their meat, livers (used for shark liver oil), skin (used for shagreen), and fins (used in delicacies like shark-fin soup).

Despite being active predators, thresher sharks pose no significant threat to humans.