ATLANTIC SHORTFIN MAKO SHARK
Also known as: Mako shark, Blue pointer, Bonito shark, Atlantic mako shark
Isurus oxyrinchus
THERE IS CURRENTLY A FISHERY MORATORIUM ON SHORTFIN MAKO - FISHING AND POSSESSION OF THIS SPECIES IS CURRENTLY ILLEGAL.
Availability
Year-round, with peaks from April through October.
taste/Texture
Slightly sweet, with a full-bodied, meaty flavor. Raw meat is soft, and cooked meat is firm.
source
U.S. wild-caught from New England to Louisiana.
Health Benefits
Mako is high in protein, low in fat, and a good source of niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, phosphorus, and selenium.
