Shortfin Mako Shark

Isurus oxyrinchus

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Max Depth

888 m

Description

The shortfin mako shark (; 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). The fastest known shark species, able to reach speeds of 74 km/h (46 mph) in bursts... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Montenegro Norway Bermuda +108 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

grey

silver

blue

Social Behaviour

Group

Solitary

Conservation status

(EN) Endangered

Danger to human

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