Is the North African Shad dangerous to divers?

The North African Shad is harmless to divers.

How big does the North African Shad get?

The North African Shad grows to about 43.5 cm.

North African Shad

Alosa algeriensis

Group: Other
Max size: 43.5 cm
For divers: safe
IUCN status: EN

This shad spends most of its life at sea but runs up into the freshwater reaches of North African rivers to spawn once spring temperatures climb. Males make the journey at three or four years old, females a year later, and the species is now listed as Endangered.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Alosidae › Alosa

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 474902.

FAQ

Is the North African Shad dangerous to divers?: The North African Shad is harmless to divers.
How big does the North African Shad get?: The North African Shad grows to about 43.5 cm.