Longfin Mako

Overview

The less-common relative of the shortfin mako, distinguished by longer pectoral fins. Found in tropical open oceans. Critically endangered due to overfishing and its very low reproductive rate.

Habitat

Poorly known. Possibly epipelagic in deepwater in the open ocean.

Distribution

The shark is in oceanic and tropical regions, probably world-wide (though poorly recorded). It is common in the western Atlantic and possibly the central Pacific; but rare elsewhere.

Behavior

Poorly known. May be a slower swimmer than the Shortfin mako shark - Isurus-oxyrinchus.