An octopus hitched a ride on the back of a mako shark in extraordinary nature footage released by the University of Auckland.

If there’s anywhere Team Lemon (formerly Team Mako) and Team Great White may find common ground, it’s megalodon speed. Rather ...

Shortfin mako sharks are the fastest shark species in the world, reaching top speeds of up to 46 mph (74 km/h). They can grow as long as 12 feet (3.7 m) and weigh as much as 1,200 pounds (545 ...

Researchers in New Zealand saw a colorful blob on top of a shark’s head. When they looked closer, they realized it had eight arms. By Melissa Hobson When she spotted the mako shark in the ...

Researchers with the University of Auckland recently witnessed an extraordinary scene in which a mako shark appears to be providing taxi service for an octopus. The bizarre interaction ...

Shortfin mako sharks are considered the fastest sharks in the world. They can swim as fast as 31mph with a top speed of ...

Ever wonder why sharks have so many differently shaped teeth or why they keep regrowing throughout their lives? Dr. David ...

Great white sharks have this combination of teeth. These apex predators eat sea lions, dolphins and even other sharks. A shortfin mako shark head from our spirit collection. This species of shark has ...

The mako shark landed on a Churchys Charters NZ fishing boat in the waters near Whitianga, New Zealand Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013.