Species learning profile
Shortfin mako
Isurus oxyrinchus
Shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) is a saltwater fish associated with open ocean habitat in Global. A heat-retaining body supports sustained speed in cool ocean water.
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At a glance
- 水域
- 海水
- Habitat
- 远洋
- 最大长度
- 445 cm
- 分布范围
- 全球
- 科
- Lamnidae
- 目
- Lamniformes
Observe
How to identify Shortfin mako
- A heat-retaining body supports sustained speed in cool ocean water.
- Guide context: open ocean habitat in Global.
- Reported maximum length: 445 cm — a genuinely giant fish. Maximum is not the same as typical adult size.
Field note: color, size, and markings can change with age, sex, season, depth, and lighting. Use several traits together.
Place and pattern
Where it lives—and how it behaves
Habitat and range
This species is associated with open ocean habitat across Global. With little fixed shelter, currents, temperature fronts, depth, and moving prey define its open-ocean world.
Behavior
Pursues fast prey across open water
Food-web connections
What it eats and why it matters
Diet
Tuna, mackerel, squid, and billfish.
Ecological role
A high-performance pelagic apex predator.
Remember
One fact worth keeping
Shortfin mako可长到约 445 厘米，常见于远洋附近。
Think like a conservationist
A conservation lens
Wide-ranging ocean fish can cross many jurisdictions, so bycatch, harvest limits, and international cooperation matter.
This habitat lens is not a current population-status assessment. Status can differ among regions and change as new assessments are published; follow the reference links and local fisheries or wildlife agencies for current decisions.
Recall
Quick knowledge check
Which habitat is most closely associated with Shortfin mako in this guide?
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References and further reading
Fishdle summarizes stable identification and ecology concepts in plain language. Taxonomy and population knowledge continue to change, so use primary assessments and regional authorities for conservation or management decisions.
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