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Common Name: Longfin Mako, Mackeral Shark
Scientific Name: Isurus paucus
Size: Up to 4.2m, av 2.2m
Found: Worldwide warm temperate and tropical
waters
Population Status: Vulnerable to extinction (IUCN 2007)
Tooth Shape:
Long slender teeth. Possibly
for eating schooling deepwater
fishes and squid, however their
diet is relatively unknown.
Reproduction:
Ovoviviparous - eggs hatch inside the mother and live young are born. Pups may be oophagus in late stages of development
Normally between 2-8 pups are born measuring 97-125cm in length.
Interesting Facts:
The main difference between the shortfin mako and the longfin, is the length and shape of the pectoral fins and the long slender body.
There are 2 species of Mako Sharks, both are classified as Vulnerable to extinction.
Mako sharks have beautiful metallic blue sheen to their skin.
Mako’s are threatened by longline fishing - and are often caught on lines in deep water.
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