Shortfin mako
Isurus oxyrinchus
A state link is a recorded source association, not a catch guarantee or confirmation that targeting is legal. Check current regulations with the responsible state agency.
- Peak months
- Typical depth
- Typical size
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- National record
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Recorded profile
- habitat summary
- 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.
- diet
- Not recorded
- preferred bait
- Not recorded
- preferred lures
- Not recorded
- techniques
- Not recorded
- peak months
- Not recorded
States with a source record
California · Florida · Texas
Source evidence by state
- California — Shortfin Mako · seed: wildlife.ca.gov · wildlife.ca.gov · nrm.dfg.ca.gov · wildlife.ca.gov
- Florida — Shortfin Mako Shark · enriched: myfwc.com · myfwc.com
- Texas — Shortfin Mako · seed: tpwd.texas.gov · tpwd.texas.gov
LoveToFish is a national fishing guide. Fish species coverage spans all 50 states. Ramp, charter, bait shop, and creator directories currently cover Florida. Verify current local regulations with the responsible agency.