Shortfin mako shark in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Isurus oxyrinchus
Overview
A cosmopolitan species inhabiting continental nearshore areas and offshore waters of tropical and temperate waters worldwide. A highly migratory species moving seasonally throughout its range.
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
A cosmopolitan species inhabiting continental nearshore areas and offshore waters of tropical and temperate waters worldwide. A highly migratory species moving seasonally throughout its range.
Videos
- How-to catch mahi-mahi and a MAKO shark offshore in the FL keys · Open original
- Two conchs online TV/episode 1 · Open original
- Giant mako & blue shark! Catch clean cook! · Open original
- Fishermen reel in giant mako shark, want to keep it secret · Open original
- How to - catch & release mako sharks · Open original
- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
Sources
- Myfwc.com
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.