Mackerel Sharks [Isurus]

Description

Divers may spot these sleek, fast-swimming sharks cruising just offshore or along drop-offs. Depending on the species and location, they can appear as streamlined silhouettes that glide through the water with quick, efficient movements.

Species

Shortfin Mako Shark

Isurus oxyrinchus

Longfin Mako

Isurus paucus

Taxonomy