Common Thresher Shark

Alopias vulpinus

Montauk canyon edge

Named for the long, scythe-like upper tail lobe it uses to stun schooling fish. Ranges from Newfoundland to Cuba and is regular off the Montauk canyon edge in summer.

Best time of day

Offshore

How to see

Tag-and-release charter from Montauk.

Operator

Montauk charter fleet — Star Island Yacht Club@samsstarislandyc📞 +1 631-668-5052

Cost

Private charter — rate by arrangement with the captain

Age

12+

Accessibility

Not accessible

Responsible viewing

54-inch fork-length minimum and 1 shark per vessel per trip; circle hooks required. HMS angling permit with shark endorsement needed.

Weather / sea state

Offshore < 4 ft.