Is the longfin mako shark and endangered species in the united states?

Question

I have to do a report about an endangered species and I got assigned the mako shark and all the sites I have been to havent given me a straight answer. links would be cool!

Answer 1

I read that it was found in seas worldwide, so that would have to be a yes!

Answer 2

The longfin mako is recognized as globally vulnerable to extinction, and currently declining, in the World Conservation Union's (IUCN) 2007 Red List of Threatened Species.  (www.redlist.org).  Within the US, it is considered rare throughout its Atlantic range and is federally protected.  The longfin mako is considered a prohibited species under the Highly Migratory Species fishery management plan for the Atlantic, and it is illegal for either a commercial or recreational fisherman to retain a longfin mako.  http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/brochur...

Answer 3

i dont really think they are because those are the most commen shark to find if fishing