Longfin Mako Shark (Isurus paucus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Isurus paucus
- Common name
- Longfin Mako Shark
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Lamnidae
- Genus
- Isurus
- Size
- 140–200 cm
- Depth
- 80–350 m
- IUCN status
- Vulnerable (VU)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- open-water
- Behaviours
- pelagic, fast-swimmer, solitary
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean
Description
Slender pelagic shark (140-200 cm) blue-black above, white below. Abnormally long pectoral and pelvic fins (diagnostic). Pelagic habitat (80-350 m) Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Ocean. Ultra-fast swimmer, migratory. Aggressive solitary predator. Conservation: vulnerable, deep-sea fishing. Diving: very rare pelagic.
Photo of Longfin Mako Shark
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Longfin Mako Shark?
- Longfin Mako Shark (Isurus paucus) reaches 140–200 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Longfin Mako Shark?
- Longfin Mako Shark is found between 80–350 m deep.
- Is the Longfin Mako Shark dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Longfin Mako Shark?
- IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU).
- Where can you find the Longfin Mako Shark?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Isurus
Other species in the family Lamnidae
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 105840)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5216258)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia