Longfin mako
📖 Overview
Oceanic species that probably approaches land to give birth . Epipelagic . Presumably feeds on schooling fishes and pelagic cephalopods . Ovoviviparous, embryos feeding on yolk sac and other ova produced by the mother . With 2 pups in a litter . Potentially dangerous because of its large size and big teeth . Utilized fresh, frozen, and dried or salted for human consumption ; meat (lower quality), fins (high value in adults), jaws (highly prized), skin and cartilage.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Pectoral fins about as long as head or longer, relatively broad-tipped in young and adults; snout usually narrowly to bluntly pointed, usually not acute; cusps of upper and lower anterior teeth straighter, with tips not reversed . Caudal fin lunate, with a very long lower lobe . Dark blue above, white below, with dusky markings on underside of snout, around mouth .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longfin mako is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding on other ova produced by the mother (oophagy) after the yolk sac is absorbed . With litters of 2-8 pups. Distinct pairing with embrace . Born at 97-120 cm TL.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 1752 m . Subtropical; 46°N - 38°S, 180°W - 180°E north of Hawaii (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
schooling fishes and pelagic cephalopods (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- immediate intense pain
- swelling
- erythema
- occasional nausea and weakness
Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Longfin Mako Shark · Longfin mako · longfinned mako shark · longfish mako |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | قرش ماكو طويل الزعانف |
| 🌍CES | žralok východní |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Langfinnet makohaj |
| 🇩🇪German | Langflossen-Mako |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | makohai |
| 🇫🇷French | Mako à longues nageoires · Petit requin taupe · Petit requin-taupe, Petite taupe, Mako à longues nageoires · Petite taupe · petit requin-taupe · petit taupe · taupe longue aile |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Squalo mako pinna lunga |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Bakeaozame · bake-aozame · バケアオザメ |
| 🌍LIT | ilgapelekis pilkšvasis ryklys |
| 🌍MSA | Jerung |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | langvinmakreelhaai |
| 🇵🇱Polish | ostronos długopłetwy |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tubarão-anequim-de-gadanha · Tubarão-mako-oriental · marrajo negro |
| 🇷🇺Russian | длинноплавниковый мако |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Marrajo carite · dientuso prieto · mako aletón · marrajo negro |
| 🌍THA | ปลาฉลามปากมอม |
| 🌍UKR | Акула сіро-блакитна довгоплавцева · Акула-мако довгоплавцева |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 煙仔沙 · 長臂灰鯖鮫 · 長臂鯖鯊 · 馬加鯊 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isurus alatus | Garrick | 1967 | Synonym |
| Lamiostoma belyaevi | Glückman | 1964 | Heterotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Longfin mako ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.