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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Although shark sightings are common in South Florida, the proximity of this creature to the shore has stirred up apprehension. Some have identified the shark as potentially being a mako, specifically ...

Coral Reef Nightlife Becomes More Predatory With Artificial Light Dec. 18, 2024 — Artificial light can wake sleeping fish and attract predators, changing nighttime coral reef communities ...

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 ...