JV Maco Shark in Laguna???

Diver_Jan · Apr 24, 2005

Hi everyone,

I was out diving yesterday with SOCDC and thought I spotted a JV Maco Shark. I have searched for a photo without sucess. Anyone have a link? Initially, the group thought it might have been a Blue but...it was too silvery and faster than lightning!

Thanks.

MaxBottomtime · Apr 24, 2005

http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Gallery/Descript/ShortfinMako/Shortfinmako.html

I've seen plenty of Smoothound sharks in Laguna. They usually move slowly. It could have been a Soupfin. They're pretty quick. BTW, it's Mako, with a K. That may have impeded your search.

Diver_Jan · Apr 25, 2005

Thanks for the link Max! I also found this link after having the correct spelling:

http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/sharks/index.html

I do believe it was JV Mako that I saw at Heisler Park after reviewing various shark pics.

MaxBottomtime · Apr 25, 2005

Good find, Jan. I've always wanted to see one. I saw a show on the Discovery Channel once about Makos. The had bait(tuna) tied to the stern of a speed boat with a camera facing to the rear. As they reached their speed, which I can't remember, but it was fast, a Mako would charge full speed and take the bait. It was amazing how fast they move in short bursts. You were very lucky to see one.

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