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The shortfin mako shark (/ ˈ m ɑː k oʊ ˌ ˈ m eɪ-/; Māori: /ˈmaːko/; Isurus oxyrinchus), also known as the shortfin mako, blue pointer, or bonito shark, is a large mackerel shark. It is commonly referred to as the mako shark, as is the longfin mako shark (Isurus paucus).
Learn about mako shark, a fast and active predator that can reach 4.5 metres in length and weigh over 500 kg. Find out how it differs from other sharks, what it eats, and where it lives in tropical and temperate seas.
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Learn about the shortfin mako shark, the fastest shark and fish in the world, and its distribution, habitat, feeding habits, reproduction, and conservation status. Find out how this species is threatened by commercial and accidental fishing and what you can do to help protect it.
Learn about the Mako Shark, the fastest shark in the world, with two living species: the Longfin and the Shortfin. Discover their hunting techniques, diet, lifespan, threats and more fascinating facts.
Learn about the speed, size, diet and conservation status of shortfin mako sharks, the fastest sharks in the world. Find out how they regulate their body temperature, fight off predators and face threats from fishing and finning.
Learn about the mako shark, a fast and warm-blooded predator that lives in temperate and tropical waters. Find out how they hunt, breed, and why they are vulnerable to fishing threats.
Learn about the shortfin mako shark, the fastest and most vulnerable species of shark. Find out how it lives, feeds, and is threatened by fishing and climate change.
