Shortfin mako
Isurus oxyrinchus
ok. 2,8 mAdult individual
total length
total length
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Shortfin mako — size comparison
The shortfin mako is a fast open-ocean predator of tropical and temperate waters. It has a streamlined body, pointed snout and powerful tail. It can accelerate
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approx. 2.8 m
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Shortfin mako — size comparison — facts and sources
The shortfin mako is a fast open-ocean predator of tropical and temperate waters. It has a streamlined body, pointed snout and powerful tail. It can accelerate sharply and sometimes leaps clear of the surface. Adult females are larger on average than males.
It hunts fish, including tuna and swordfish, and squid. It keeps parts of its body warmer than the surrounding water, supporting intense muscular activity. It makes long migrations. Late maturity and slow reproduction make heavy fishing losses difficult to replace quickly.