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Bigeye Thresher

Alopias superciliosus

About the bigeye thresher

Deep-water thresher with enormous eyes adapted for low light.

What to look for

  • Huge eyes extending to top of head
  • Long whip-like tail
  • Deep water specialist
  • Helmet-like head
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