Pacific Shortfin Mako Shark
Isurus oxyrinchus
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
Pacific IslandsWest Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
Mako sharkBlue pointerBonito sharkPacific mako shark
Seafood Profile
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Population
The stock is not overfished.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
Taste
Sweet with a full-bodied, meaty taste.
Texture
Soft when raw, firm once cooked.
Color
Fresh, raw meat is an ivory-pink or muddy, reddish color. When cooked it is ivory white.
Health benefits
High in protein and low in fat, and a good source of niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, phosphorous, and selenium. More information on health and seafood.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady