Texas Fish & Game

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September 8, 2022

Mako Sharks Now Protected

As of July 5, 2022, U.S. fishermen may not land or retain Atlantic shortfin mako sharks. Product harvested before that date may be available in the U.S. market. Mako populations are not doing well in much […]
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October 29, 2020

Understanding Mysterious Mako Sharks

Mako sharks are heavily targeted in recreational fisheries and are one of the more common species that occur as bycatch in commercial fisheries. This combined fishing pressure has led to a decline in mako shark populations […]
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