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. |
