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Family Lamnidae, MACKEREL SHARKS

Shortfin Mako

Shortfin Mako (Isurus oxyrinchus)
Description:  lunate tail with similarly sized lobes; lateral keel at the base of the tail: deep blue back and white underside; underside of sharply pointed snout white; origin of first dorsal entirely behind base of pectoral fins; second dorsal fin slightly in front of anal fin; slender; recurved teeth with smooth edges.

Simnilar fish: white shark, Carcharodon carcharias; longfin mako, Isurus pauscus.

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Where found:  OFFSHORE fish often seen near the surface

Size:  commonly 6 to 8 feet (200 to 300 pounds).

 Remarks:  active, strong swimming fish known for leaping out of the water when hooked; feeds on mackerel, tuna, sardines, and some much larger fish.

Florida record 911 lbs., 12 ozs.

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