The shortfin mako is a sleek, fast-moving shark found in open ocean and deep waters worldwide. Its streamlined body, pointed snout, and crescent-shaped tail distinguish it from other large sharks. Makos are built for speed and hunt fish and squid at depths down to 150 m or more. They're among the ocean's most active predators, capable of burst swimming when pursuing prey.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Elasmobranchii
- Order
- Lamniformes
- Family
- Lamnidae
- Genus
- Isurus