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A Shortfin Mako Shark Isurus oxyrinchus. Photo:  Brian J. Skerry / National Geographic Stock / WWF

Shortfin Mako pectoral fin

A Shortfin Mako Shark Isurus oxyrinchus. Photo: Brian J. Skerry / National Geographic Stock / WWF

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Identifying the
pectoral fin

  • Dorsal surface is slate grey in color with an obvious white margin running along the edge of the free rear tip.
  • Ventral surface is uniform white with no obvious dark or dusky markings.
  • Moderately rounded apex.

RANGE AND STATUS

The Shortfin Mako Shark Isurus oxyrinchus is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ and in CITES Appendix II.

Informations adaptées de Abercrombie, D. L. (2019). Identifying shark fins: Shortfin Mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) & Longfin Mako (Isurus paucus). Abercrombie & Fish.