Fishing for Longfin mako shark

Isurus paucus

The longfin mako shark is a large, pelagic predator known for its elongated pectoral fins. It inhabits deep oceanic waters and primarily feeds on bony fish and cephalopods. Typically reaching lengths of up to 13 feet (156 inches) and weighing around 300 pounds, it exhibits solitary behavior and is capable of swift, agile movements. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Endangered

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Longfin mako shark

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Longfin mako shark.

Fishbrain
Stop guessing and start catching

Find out what lures to use, download the Fishbrain app!

Loading...Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Download the Bitetime appDownload the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime appDownload the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime appDownload the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime app

Biggest Longfin mako shark catches

Explore your local leaderboard—see the top catches in the app.

Recently caught Longfin mako shark

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Longfin mako shark

78 in · 146 lb

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Longfin mako shark

Outer Santa Barbara Passage

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Longfin mako shark

Graham Park Fishing Pond

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Longfin mako shark

48 in · 32 lb

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Longfin mako shark

Caleta Chacatal

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Longfin mako shark

Bahía de Banderas

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Longfin mako shark

Oceanside Pier

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Longfin mako shark

length · weight

fish catches icon
recently logged catches
Loading...

Longfin mako shark

69 in · 69 lb

Fishbrain
More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

Most popular fish species near you