New research reveals that despite decades of overfishing, shortfin mako sharks in the Atlantic still have relatively high ...

The shortfin mako shark is on the brink of extinction due to overfishing, yet genetic analysis reveals that Atlantic ...

A young mako lies gutted on the dock of Star Island Marina in Montauk, New York, site of an annual shark-fishing tournament. More than 60 tournaments, targeting shortfin makos, threshers ...

Shortfin makos are the fastest sharks in the sea, but they're failing to outpace the scale of overfishing that is driving ...

It hunts some of the fastest fish in the sea ... To ensure a meal, the Mako shark implements certain tactics when hunting. It will often attack and bite off the tail of its prey so that it ...

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced new regulations regarding fishing and possession of sharks in state waters. Anglers should understand that federal water regulations ...

WASHINGTON— The highly imperiled shortfin mako shark was denied federal protection today by NOAA ... This decision was made on a wing and a prayer that future international fishing limits will save ...

One fatality is reported by the International Shark Attack File. Shortfin mako ... hunting for prey. They are opportunistic feeders, preying on a variety of marine creatures, including fish ...

and the shortfin mako shark, known as Isurus oxyrinchus. Shortfin makos have been known to hunt small sharks, porpoises, sea ...

LA PAZ, Mexico— The Center for Biological Diversity filed a petition today seeking protection for the shortfin mako shark and warty sea cucumber under Mexico’s Standard NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010, the ...

Next is the Mako shark, with a danger rating ... "The majority of injuries caused by shortfin makos have occurred when the shark is caught on fishing line." The blue shark may also be found ...