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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 genus of two species of fast and potentially dangerous sharks with long teeth and crescent tails. Find out where they live, what they eat, and why they are threatened by fishing.
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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.
The shortfin mako shark is a large, predatory shark that lives in the open ocean and reaches lengths of 12 feet (3.8 m) and weights of at least 1200 pounds (545 kg). With top speeds of 45 miles per hour (74 kilometers per hour), the shortfin mako is the fastest shark and is one of the fastest fishes on the planet.
Isurus (meaning "equal tail") is a genus of mackerel sharks in the family Lamnidae, commonly known as the mako sharks. They are largely pelagic, [2] fast predatory fish capable of swimming at speeds up to 50 km/h (31 mph).
Shortfin mako sharks are speed demons. They can swim up to 45 miles per hour (that’s as fast as a horse can run). This comes in handy when they go after fast prey like dolphins, mackerels and other sharks.
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.
