Longfin mako

Isurus paucus

Length Up to about 14 ft, generally around 7 ft
Description Dark blue to bluish-black dorsally, fading somewhat on the sides; conical snout
Food Uncertain, but thought to feed on squid and bony fishes
Habitat Pelagic waters from near the surface to depths of about 700 ft, but may go much deeper; may be vertical migrator between midwaters by day and surface waters at night
Reproduction Aplacental vivipary, embryos feed on eggs in uterus after using up yolk sac; litter size 2-8; size at maturity 7 ft for males, 8 ft for females