MAKO SHARK

Isurus oxyrinchus

English: Shortfinned Mako, Bonito, Blue Pointer
Spanish: atunero

Makos are mackerel sharks that are incredibly fast swimmers and can also leap out of the water. They are sought after game fish.

The short-finned Mako shark has a conical snout, and long gill slits. It is pelagic but occasionally goes inshore. It is dark gray-blue on top and white on its belly.

Short-finned Makos average 5-8 feet (1.5-2.5 m) long but can reach 12 feet (3.7 m) long, about weighing 1,000 pounds (450 kg). 

Short-finned Makos are found world-wide in temperate and tropical seas. Makos range from the surface to relatively deep waters. They are pelagic oceanic swimmers, but are occasionally found inshore. In warm, tropical oceans, they swim deep below the surface as they prefer cool water.

Makos eat schooling fish, including tuna, herring, mackerel, swordfish, and porpoise. They are opportunistic feeders, eating just about anything.

Mako sharks are found on both the east and west coasts of Mexico.

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