Mako Shark Race

Isurus oxyrinchus
The shortfin mako shark, the fastest shark in the sea, is subject to intense commercial and recreational fishing pressure. This species is currently listed as ‘Vulnerable to Extinction’ by the IUCN.

Mako Shark Race
Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Starts: March 17, 2015

Tags will deployed as fishing allows. Whichever shark travels the greatest distance in six months wins!

To purchase tags for this race and help research and conserve mako sharks, click here .

You can also catch your own mako and get a front row seat out on the water as researchers wrangle, tag and release it by joining the Guy Harvey Outpost Expedition Series to Isla Mujeres in March. Click here for details.
 
 
 

Shortfin Mako Tracks