Canadian Shark ConservancyALL SHARKS

ATLANTIC CANADA / CANADA

Shortfin mako

Isurus oxyrinchus

A fast, open-ocean shark connected to the wider North Atlantic.

A shortfin mako shark swimming through clear blue water.
Photo: Fábio Olmos · CC BY 4.0
Two shortfin mako sharks swimming in open water.
Photo: Mark Conlin, SWFSC Large Pelagics Program · Public domain
Close-up view of a shortfin mako shark head and teeth.
Photo: Spotty11222 at English Wikipedia · Public domain
CONSERVATION STATUSSource verification pending
SIZEUp to approximately 4 m
DIETFishes and squid
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Species overview

Shortfin makos can occur in Canadian Atlantic offshore waters as part of their broad oceanic range.

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Habitat and range

Pelagic offshore waters

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Diet

Fishes and squid

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Threats and pressures

High-seas fishing pressure, Bycatch, Slow life history

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