Shortfin Mako Family Lamnidae, MACKEREL SHARKS |
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Description: lunate tail with similarly sized lobes; lateral keel at the base of the tail; deep blue back and white underside; underside of sharply pointed snout white; origin of first dorsal entirely behind base of pectoral fins; second dorsal fin slightly in front of anal fin; slender, recurved teeth with smooth edge. Similar Fish: white shark, Carcharodon carcharias; longfin mako, Isurus paucus. Where found: OFFSHORE fish often seen near the surface. Size: commonly 6 to 8 feet (200 to 300 pounds). *Florida Record: 911 lbs, 12 ozs. Remarks: active, strong swimming fish known for leaping out of the water when hooked; feeds on mackerel, tuna, sardines, and some much larger fish. * The Florida records quoted are from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's printed publication, Fishing Lines and are not necessarily the most current ones. The records are provided as only as a benchmark. |
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