All Mako Shark fishing trips
Mako Sharks are renowned for their speed and thrilling fights, making them a prized catch for anglers worldwide.
Difficulty level
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Best seasons
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
Recommended gear

Recommended Gear for Mako Shark Fishing

Rods: Heavy-duty offshore rods rated for 80-130 lb test line are required to handle the power of Mako Sharks.

Reels: Large, high-capacity conventional reels with strong drag systems are essential for long runs.

Lures and Baits: Live bait such as bonito or mackerel, as well as artificial trolling lures and heavy metal jigs work effectively.

Leader: Use 300-600 lb steel or heavy monofilament leaders to prevent bite-offs.

Techniques used
  • Trolling with live or dead bait
  • Drift fishing with live bait
  • Casting large surface lures
  • Chunking with cut bait
Habitat
Mako Sharks inhabit temperate and tropical offshore waters, often around continental shelves and oceanic islands.
Most active
Mako Sharks show peak activity during early morning and late afternoon hours.
Best catching conditons
Ideal conditions include clear, warm waters with moderate currents and calm seas during spring to fall seasons.
Where it's found
Mako Sharks are commonly found in offshore waters around the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, especially near coastal continental shelves.
Depth most commonly found at
They are typically caught between 60 to 300 feet deep but may come closer to the surface to hunt.
Mako Shark
Isurus oxyrinchus

Recoqnisable features

Colors
Mako Sharks have a distinctive metallic blue coloration on the back with a white or silver belly allowing camouflage in open water.
Fins
They have a tall, pointed first dorsal fin and crescent-shaped caudal (tail) fin, adapted for fast swimming.
Patterns
Their bodies are generally uniform with no distinct patterns, but the blue hue gradually fades into the white underside.
Similar Species
  • Shortfin Mako Shark
  • Great White Shark
  • Porbeagle Shark
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Pets allowed
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Sanitary facilities available
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