Watch This Mako Shark Leap From the Water and Catch Epic Air

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The level of excitement in this video is both infectious and hilarious! A bunch of guys on a boat are trying to land a mako shark. The shark, however, is not cooperating and is giving the most spectacular acrobatic display as it tries to shake off the line. Scroll down to see the full video of the shark’s epic breaching abilities!

Are Mako Sharks Aggressive?

Yes, these are large and aggressive fish. According to some fishing experts, mako sharks are one of the hardest fish to land. They can jump higher than a marlin and are more reckless when they breach. Makos fling their entire body over 20 feet into the air without caring where they land! This is not a problem if they are a long way from your boat as we see in this clip. However, if they are breaching like this very close to your vessel, it can end in disaster.

There have been reports of large makos landing on boats and causing damage both to the vessel and to the humans on board. They have caused serious injuries and even fatalities. Whilst there is some disagreement amongst the fishing community on the exact best method to catch a mako, everyone agrees that they are potentially dangerous. They will also ram into and bite boats if they choose to.

Are Mako Sharks Hard to Catch?

Your objective when catching a mako is to keep it as far away from the boat as possible while it tires out. If you bring it towards the boat too early, as you would with a tuna for example, you run the risk of something bad happening. They are too fast for an angler to directly fight, so you have to exercise line control.

Use a moving boat as you are battling with the mako and keep the boat moving away from the fish. It is a big mistake to let the shark get ahead of the stern so avoid this if you possibly can. You just have to sit it out and try to keep the fish attached until it tires out. When using a gaff or harpoon dart, aim behind the dorsal fin. Makos that have broken loose will often turn around and come back if you get some bait back in the water. If you can stand the excitement that is!