Shortfin mako shark
Isurus oxyrinchus
EndangeredFishcarnivore
The shortfin mako shark is a sleek, speedy predator found in oceans worldwide. Known for its bursts of speed, it can grow over 4 meters long and weigh more than 570 kilograms. Sadly, this impressive shark is classified as Endangered.
- Shortfin makos can reach speeds of 74 km/h in quick bursts.
- They grow to lengths of over 4 meters.
- These sharks can weigh more than 570 kilograms.
OceanWorldwide
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- Classification
- Fish
- Scientific name
- Isurus oxyrinchus
- Habitat
- Ocean
- Regions in this directory
- Worldwide
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- large
- IUCN Red List
- Endangered (EN)
