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
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Lamnoid Sharks
Lamniformes
|
| Family |
Great White Sharks
Lamnidae
|
Statistics
- Species 2