Mako sharks are often caught unintentionally. Their slow reproduction rate does not compensate for the losses due to fishing. This leads to a rapid decline in their population.

“The shortfin mako shark is the world’s fastest-swimming shark, but it can’t outrace the threat of extinction.” Defenders of Wildlife filed a listing petition under the Act in January 2021. NOAA ...

The Atlantic shortfin mako shark is a prize catch for anglers and a tasty treat for diners, but the fish won't land on any boats or plates this summer – or anytime soon.. In an effort to rebuild ...

A mako shark was observed stealing sea bass from fishermen on the Queen Mary party boat. Warmer ocean temperatures above 60 degrees are attracting mako sharks and other species like cobia to the coast ...

An octopus hitched a ride on the back of a mako shark in extraordinary nature footage released by the University of Auckland. Researchers at the institution dubbed the underwater friendship ...

A shark paid a rare visit to Block Island's Old Harbor basin over the holiday weekend.. New Shoreham Harbormaster Kate McConville warned the public, saying in a Facebook post Monday, "We have had ...

WASHINGTON— The highly imperiled shortfin mako shark was denied federal protection today by NOAA Fisheries, which stated that a listing under the federal Endangered Species Act is “not warranted.” In ...