Shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) is one of two species in the genus Isurus. In French this species is known as Requin - taupe bleu. Shortfin makos are identified by a pointed snout, a caudal keel, ...

That means that if we can prevent further erosion of this genetic diversity in shortfin mako sharks by urgently curbing overfishing, we have more hope for this species to retain the resilience ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Shortfin mako sharks, despite being endangered due to overfishing, maintain relatively high genetic diversity, crucial for adaptation and survival. Genomic ...

The fastest fish in the sea, the shortfin mako shark is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Credit: Sebastian Staines The shortfin mako shark is on the brink of extinction ...

The situation for shortfin mako sharks in the Atlantic Ocean is particularly dire. Populations are currently managed as two assumed separate populations (or stocks), with fishery-based assessments ...

Nuclear DNA is inherited from both parents, and it suggests that male shortfin mako sharks are indeed ranging across the Atlantic and spreading their genes widely. "Female mako sharks, which get ...

Shortfin mako sharks are built for speed. Their streamlined, torpedo-shaped body, powerful muscular tail and specially adapted skin allows them to reach speeds of up to 70km/hr. They are a highly ...

To survive, you will need to collect shark teeth, the in-game currency used to buy new, more powerful boats and weapons, or on the other side, more deadly shark breeds like the Shortfin Mako. There ...

This stiffens the shark’s spine and allows it to rapidly flip its tail, overcoming the resistance of the water. Shortfin mako sharks are considered the fastest sharks on the planet. They can swim at ...

Arguably the most dangerous shark in the UK, the Mako can grow up to 12 feet in length." The Save Our Seas Foundation adds: "Due to their speed, power and size, shortfin makos are often considered ...