The short-finned Mako Shark is currently at risk of overfishing and is listed as a vulnerable species. It is often caught unintentionally through bycatch or targeted for its fins to make shark fin soup. A model was created to examine the short-finned Mako Shark population and determine sustainable fishing limits based on factors like mortality rates, spawning stock biomass, and biological aspects like longevity, maturity, and fecundity. The results of the model and potential management strategies are examined to help protect the vulnerable short-finned Mako Shark population.

1. ShortfinMako SharkGroup 1: Michael Gaul, Sophia Lee, Kaitlin Willig, Cindy Zulawa, Natalia

2. IntroductionThe short-finned Mako Shark is currently at risk to be overfished Conservation status is listed as vulnerable Reason it is at risk: often a victim of bycatch as well as commonly caught for shark fin soup

3. Background and ExploitationMediterranean

4. Life History LongevityMaturity Fecundity Location/Demographics

5. Model DescriptionDescription of Model

6. ModelEquilibrium Mortality Spawning Stock Biomass (SSB)

7. Results

8. Results Continued

9. Biological Aspects

10. Management

11. Fishing Limit