shortfin mako shark
Also known as Isurus oxyrinchus, shortfin mako
species of shark
Species
EndangeredAtlantic mako shark
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassElasmobranchii
- OrderLamniformes
- FamilyLamnidae
Habitatmarine
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The shortfin mako shark (/ˈmɑːkoʊˌ ˈmeɪ-/; Māori: [ ˈmakɔ]; Isurus oxyrinchus), also known as the shortfin mako, blue pointer, or bonito shark, is a species of large mackerel shark. It is commonly referred to as the mako shark, as is the longfin mako shark (Isurus paucus). The fastest known shark species, able to reach speeds of 74 km/h (46 mph) in bursts, the shortfin mako can attain sizes of more than 4 m (13 ft) in length and weigh over 570 kg (1,260 lb). The species is classified as Endangered by the IUCN.
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Fauna listed on CITES Appendix IIFish described in 1810Fish of CubaFish of IsraelFish of the Atlantic OceanFish of the Dominican RepublicFish of the Pacific OceanIsurusIUCN Red List endangered speciesMarine fish of New ZealandOvoviviparous fishSpecies that are or were threatened by sport fishing and hunting