Shortfin Mako
Isurus oxyrinchus
FR Requin mako · ES Marrajo dientuso · PT Tubarão-mako
Also known as: Mako SharkBlue PointerMarrajoRequin MakoMarrajo dientusoRequin makoTubarão-mako
PelagicBoat
SharkGamefish
Score
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Prime time
Summer; long daylight drift sessions
Depth
10–300m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jul–SepGood Jun–Oct
Depth range
10–300mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Findr bio
Bluewater missile with attitude – I ghost up the chum line, eyeball the boat, and then test every knot, hook, and nerve you brought.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Open seaShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquid
Diet
SquidMackerelSmall fishHerring
Effective techniques
SpinningBottom Fishing
Gear
Best times
DayDawnDusk
Shortfin makos are among the fastest sharks in the ocean, with burst speeds estimated over 70 km/h as they rocket after tuna, squid and other high-octane prey.
Field notes
Where to find them
Temperate/warm offshore blue water
Where they hang out
Offshore, surface to mid-water
Prime time
Summer; long daylight drift sessions
Tide game
Low; drift line and temperature edges matter more
What they're into
Chum slick with oily fish baits
Temperature vibe
Prefers 12–24°C
Fave weather
Calm-to-moderate seas needed to hold a slick
Fun fact about me
Fastest shark alive, clocked approaching 50 mph — blink and I’m gone.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Size/retention rules vary widely — check regional shark rulesNational fisheries agency; check regional shark regulations
Looking after them
Endangered