Shortfin makoin Florida (Gulf)
Isurus oxyrinchus
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for shortfin mako in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
FWC prohibited shark list.
FWC 2026· checked Put it back
Florida (Gulf) state record
911.75 lb, Palm Beach, 1962. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Metallic indigo back, conical snout, dagger teeth; the fastest shark. More on the shortfin mako page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Can you keep shortfin mako in Florida (Gulf)?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Florida (Gulf). Release it in the water where you can. FWC prohibited shark list.
What is the Florida (Gulf) record shortfin mako?
911.75 lb, Palm Beach (1962).
How current is this Florida (Gulf) shortfin mako rule?
Source: FWC 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.