How big is the Shortfin mako?

Shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) reaches 200–400 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Shortfin mako?

Shortfin mako is found between 0–750 m deep.

Where can you find the Shortfin mako?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Macaronesia, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific.

Shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Isurus oxyrinchus
Common name: Shortfin mako
Category: Fish
Family: Lamnidae
Genus: Isurus
Size: 200–400 cm
Depth: 0–750 m
IUCN status: Endangered (EN)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: open-water
Behaviours: solitary, fast-moving
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Macaronesia, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Isurus oxyrinchus reaches 4 m and 570 kg. World's fastest shark (70 km/h peak). Spindle-shaped metallic bright blue body above, white below, large black eyes, needle-like sharp teeth. Pelagic with elevated body temperature thanks to thermoregulatory circulatory system. Lives from 0 to 750 m in temperate and tropical oceans. Massive overfishing, listed EN in 2019. Rare and electric encounters in Azores, Madeira, Cape Verde on dedicated pelagic dives.

Photo of Shortfin mako

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Shortfin mako?: Shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) reaches 200–400 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Shortfin mako?: Shortfin mako is found between 0–750 m deep.
Is the Shortfin mako dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Shortfin mako?: IUCN status: Endangered (EN).
Where can you find the Shortfin mako?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Macaronesia, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Isurus

Isurus paucus - Longfin Mako Shark

Other species in the family Lamnidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 105839)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5216248)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia