Longfin Mako Shark
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| Scientific name | Isurus paucus |
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| Conservation status | Vulnerable (Population decreasing) |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Isurus |
| Family | Lamnidae |
| Did you know | The longfin mako shark very much resembles the shortfin mako shark, but has larger pectoral fins, dark rather than pale coloration around the mouth and larger eyes. |
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| ID | 1132770 |
About Longfin Mako Shark
The longfin mako shark is a species of mackerel shark in the family Lamnidae, with a probable worldwide distribution in temperate and tropical waters. An uncommon species, it is typically lumped together under the name "mako" with its better-known relative, the shortfin mako shark.