Species
Longfin Mako
Isurus paucus
Tier 5Eating7/10extra heavy tackleEndangeredNSWQLD
0 waypoints~200–320 cm typical
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This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Overview: about longfin mako
Larger, longer-finned cousin of the shortfin mako, occasionally taken off east-coast Australia as a deepwater bycatch on game-fishing trips. Listed as Endangered globally.
Biology: Longfin Mako size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Typical size
- 200–320 cm (max 430 cm)
- Weight
- 60–300 kg
- Depth range
- 0–750 m
- Diet
- fish, squid
- Global range
- Circumglobal
How to target: Longfin Mako angling strategies
Generally fished with extra heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- trolled lures and baits offshore
Best season: when to catch longfin mako in Australia
No seasonal pattern for longfin mako yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: longfin mako fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for longfin mako yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.