Shortfin mako

Isurus oxyrinchus Rafinesque, 1810

IUCN Red List: Endangered

Shortfin mako is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Endangered, with a population trend reported as Decreasing. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameIsurus oxyrinchus
Common nameShortfin mako
IUCN statusEndangered (Endangered)
Population trendDecreasing
ClassElasmobranchii
OrderLamniformes
FamilyLamnidae
GenusIsurus
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