In 2013, fishermen caught a shortfin mako shark off the coast of California. It was a record-breaking catch, as the mako shark turned out to be the heaviest one ever documented. The enormous ...

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 ...

It’s pointed out that this could have turned into a wild ride for the octopus, since mako sharks are the fastest sharks in the ocean, capable of swimming in bursts of 40-plus mph.

It’s pointed out that this could have turned into a wild ride for the octopus, since mako sharks are the fastest sharks in the ocean, capable of swimming in bursts of 40-plus mph.

Mako shark swimming with orange octopus on its back. Animals hitch rides together all the time. Sometimes the relationship is mutually beneficial, while in other instances it’s parasitic.

An octopus hitched a ride on the back of a mako shark in extraordinary nature footage released by the University of Auckland. Researchers at the institution dubbed the underwater friendship ...

A 10-to-12-foot mako shark, one of the fastest fish in the world, was spotted in North Lake in Hollywood, surprising residents and raising concerns about its health.

Tanaka et al. found that the hunting and migrating speeds of the mako shark were about 10.5 m/s and 4.9 m/s, respectively, while those for the megalodon were about 5.9 m/s and 2.7 m/s, respectively.

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, ...

Residents discover 10-foot shark swimming in Florida lake. By James Tutten, WFTV.com. January 17, 2025 at 9:53 am EST. ... One person even said the mako was swimming in circles and appeared lost.

An 11-foot great white shark nicknamed Dold has surfaced offshore of the coast of New Jersey on the first day of summer.

Anglers out of San Diego boated a large swordfish recently, but not before an equally large mako shark claimed part of the catch. “The taxman took his share, but Pacifica Sportfishing managed ...