Shortfin mako shark

Quick Facts

common name : Shortfin mako shark

Scientific Name : Isurus oxyrinchus

local name : Mee mora

Group : Sharks

Average Size : Maximum about 394 cm, possibly to 4 m.

Diagnostic Features

Morphological characteristics Moderately slender body and large eyes with conical shape snout Pectoral fins: Moderately long and broad, but shorter than head. Color characteristics Snout: white color in below side

consumer Advice
Threat to Human
Stock Status

Stock Overfished

Lank Fish rating

IUCN Red List Status