They are sought after game fish. Mako is a Maori word. It is pelagic but occasionally goes inshore. It is dark gray-blue on top and white on its belly. It is also known as the bonito and the blue pointer.
Makos range from the surface to relatively deep waters.
They are pelagic oceanic swimmers, but are occasionally found inshore. They are opportunistic feeders, eating just about anything. The Mako's teeth are long, thin, and sharp. This enables the shark to catch slippery fish, the mainstay of its diet. Sharks teeth are located in rows which rotate into use as needed.