The shortfin mako is the world's fastest species of shark, capable of swimming up to 46 mph. The shark finally managed to wriggle free and return to the water unharmed.

Map of shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) a priori defined, Atlantic sampling groupings (hereafter referred to as "subpopulations"): WNA, western North Atlantic; GoMex, ...

A video recently surfaced of scientists who were looking to film a shortfin mako shark feeding frenzy off the coast of New Zealand in 2023. Shortfin mako sharks are known for their presence in ...

The shortfin mako shark is being fished to extinction, but genetics show that diversity in Atlantic populations remains high.

Not mako shark large, though. Also known as the blue pointer or bonito shark, the shortfin mako can be up to four meters long and 570 kilograms. They are also the world's fastest shark, hitting ...

"St. Mary's," a young shortfin mako shark that was caught and tagged last year by researchers at NSU's Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI,) has died.

The team was off the Northern coast of New Zealand in the Hauraki Gulf in 2023 when they spotted a shortfin mako shark with an orange blob attached to its back.

The Mako Shark’s Incredible Skills. Shortfin mako sharks are considered the fastest sharks in the world. They can swim as fast as 31mph with a top speed of around 50mph.

A look is about all fishermen are allowed of a shortfin mako shark at the moment because the moratorium on their harvest remains in effect. NOAA placed the moratorium on mako in July 2022, ...

A look is about all fishermen are allowed of a shortfin mako shark at the moment because the moratorium on their harvest remains in effect. NOAA placed the moratorium on mako in July 2022, ...