Shortfin Mako

Saltwater
Shortfin Mako - Irish Sea Saltwater Fish Species
Sign Up to Track & Log Catches
Irish Name:
Siorc Mako
Scientific Name:
Isurus oxyrinchus

Description

Fastest shark species. Very rare warm-water visitor to Irish waters.

Identification

Torpedo-shaped. Metallic blue above. Pointed snout. Crescent tail. Very rare.

Species Information
  • Category Sea
  • Habitat Saltwater
  • Average Weight 80.00 kg
Specimen Threshold

Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:

Weight 181.437 kg
(400.00 lbs)
Quick Actions
More Sea Fish

Related Species

Albacore Tuna

Tuinnín Albacór
Angel Shark

Aingeal Mara
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Tuinnín Gorm
Atlantic Herring

Scadán