Thresher sharks are most plentiful off the California coast during the summer. The best localities to fish have been off the coast near San Francisco. And Santa Monica Bay around Malibu and Paradise Cove. Mako Shark Mako sharks are found world wide in warm and temperate oceans except for the tropics. In the eastern Pacific they range as far north as the Columbia River south to Central America.
Mako sharks are quite large and are fast swimmers.
They are considered dangerous and have been known to attack boats. Their diet consists of fish and squid, frequently large. The best way to hook a mako is by trolling whole tuna, mackerel, or giant squid. Chumming helps and various trolling lures have been known to work. Where to Fish Bodega Bay, CA San Pablo Bay, CA Monterey Bay, CA Pt.