Atlantic Shortfin Mako Shark

Isurus oxyrinchus

Managed by: NOAA Fisheries, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Regions

New England/Mid-AtlanticSoutheast

Protected status

None

Also known as

Mako sharkBlue pointerBonito sharkAtlantic mako shark

Species Profile

Florida saltwater profile data (FWC). Availability and detail varies by species.

FWC

Habitat

A cosmopolitan species inhabiting continental nearshore areas and offshore waters of tropical and temperate waters worldwide. A highly migratory species moving seasonally throughout its range.

Additional information

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Seafood Profile

NOAA FishWatch

Population

The stock is overfished, but the fishing rate established under a rebuilding plan promotes population growth.

Fishing rate

Reduced to end overfishing.

Bycatch

Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.

Sources

Managed by: NOAA Fisheries, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

NOAA Species Directory

FWC Wildlife Habitats Profile (FL)

FishWatch (NOAA)

Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady