{"id":46433,"date":"2022-04-12T09:26:06","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T09:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/"},"modified":"2022-04-12T09:26:06","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T09:26:06","slug":"what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the fastest shark in the ocean?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#What_is_the_fastest_shark_in_the_ocean\" title=\"What is the fastest shark in the ocean?\">What is the fastest shark in the ocean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#Has_a_mako_ever_attacked_a_human\" title=\"Has a mako ever attacked a human?\">Has a mako ever attacked a human?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#Are_makos_endangered\" title=\"Are makos endangered?\">Are makos endangered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#What_is_the_biggest_mako_shark\" title=\"What is the biggest mako shark?\">What is the biggest mako shark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#How_many_mako_sharks_are_left_in_the_world\" title=\"How many mako sharks are left in the world\">How many mako sharks are left in the world<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#Why_is_it_called_a_mako_shark\" title=\"Why is it called a mako shark?\">Why is it called a mako shark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#Whats_the_difference_between_a_great_white_shark_and_a_mako_shark\" title=\"What&#8217;s the difference between a great white shark and a mako shark?\">What&#8217;s the difference between a great white shark and a mako shark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#What_eats_mako_sharks\" title=\"What eats mako sharks?\">What eats mako sharks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#What_are_the_3_fastest_sharks\" title=\"What are the 3 fastest sharks?\">What are the 3 fastest sharks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#What_is_the_2_fastest_sharks\" title=\"What is the 2 fastest sharks?\">What is the 2 fastest sharks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#Has_a_mako_shark_ever_attacked_a_human\" title=\"Has a mako shark ever attacked a human?\">Has a mako shark ever attacked a human?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#How_many_people_have_been_attacked_by_a_mako_shark\" title=\"How many people have been attacked by a mako shark?\">How many people have been attacked by a mako shark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#What_shark_has_killed_the_most_humans\" title=\"What shark has killed the most humans?\">What shark has killed the most humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#What_is_the_friendliest_shark\" title=\"What is the friendliest shark?\">What is the friendliest shark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#Why_are_Makos_endangered\" title=\"Why are Makos endangered?\">Why are Makos endangered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#Are_Makos_protected\" title=\"Are Makos protected?\">Are Makos protected?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#Are_mako_sharks_endangered\" title=\"Are mako sharks endangered\">Are mako sharks endangered<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#When_did_mako_sharks_become_endangered\" title=\"When did mako sharks become endangered?\">When did mako sharks become endangered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#How_big_do_mako_sharks_get\" title=\"How big do mako sharks get?\">How big do mako sharks get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#What_kills_mako_sharks\" title=\"What kills mako sharks?\">What kills mako sharks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#How_many_sharks_are_in_the_World\" title=\"How many sharks are in the World\">How many sharks are in the World<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#Is_mako_shark_extinct\" title=\"Is mako shark extinct?\">Is mako shark extinct?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#How_rare_are_mako_sharks\" title=\"How rare are mako sharks?\">How rare are mako sharks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#Does_mako_mean_shark\" title=\"Does mako mean shark?\">Does mako mean shark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-fastest-shark-in-the-ocean\/#What_is_the_mako_shark_known_for\" title=\"What is the mako shark known for?\">What is the mako shark known for?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_fastest_shark_in_the_ocean\"><\/span>What is the fastest shark in the ocean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shortfin Mako Shark<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_a_mako_ever_attacked_a_human\"><\/span>Has a mako ever attacked a human?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wikipedia Powerful, fast and aggressive, <b>the Shortfin Mako has been blamed for many reported shark attacks on humans. In more than a few cases, also blame human error as fisherman have been known to get injured after dragging hooked makos into their boats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_makos_endangered\"><\/span>Are makos endangered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The largest mako shark, a fish found commonly in temperate Atlantic Ocean waters, known to be caught on rod and reel was <b>1,300 pounds. That was in 2013 off the coast of North Carolina. Mako sharks typically measure about 10 feet in length and weigh 130 to 300 pounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_mako_shark\"><\/span>What is the biggest mako shark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is very strong and the fastest known species of shark, reaching moving speeds of <b>31 mph (50 kph) with bursts up to 46 mph! These qualities make the shortfin mako a prized catch among recreational fisherman.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_mako_sharks_are_left_in_the_world\"><\/span>How many mako sharks are left in the world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Habitat. Shortfin mako sharks live in <b>tropical and temperate offshore waters. They are a pelagic species that occur from the surface down to depths of 500 meters (1600 feet). This shark is seldom found in waters colder than 16 degrees Celsius.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_called_a_mako_shark\"><\/span>Why is it called a mako shark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Main predators of mako sharks are <b>larger shark species, swordfish and groups of dolphins. Mako sharks live in symbiosis (mutually beneficial relationship) with small fish which remove parasites from the sharks body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_a_great_white_shark_and_a_mako_shark\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between a great white shark and a mako shark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Makos have striking coloring with <b>deep purple to indigo dorsal (upper) surfaces, silvery sides, and white ventral (under) surfaces. The longfin mako has a shaded coloration around their mouth and the underside of their snout, unlike the shortfin mako which is snow white around their mouth.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_eats_mako_sharks\"><\/span>What eats mako sharks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How many mako sharks are left in the world  The Mako Shark, also called Isurus in the scientific community, is an incredible and extremely fast beast. Today, there are only <b>two living species of Mako remaining.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_3_fastest_sharks\"><\/span>What are the 3 fastest sharks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Salmon Sharks are the second fastest sharks on the planet. They have been observed by naval ships swimming as fast as 50 mph (80.5 kph). Like the Mako Shark, the Salmon Shark has a streamlined body that is taper and the head and the tail, reducing the drag as it cruises through the water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_2_fastest_sharks\"><\/span>What is the 2 fastest sharks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shortfin Mako sharks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_a_mako_shark_ever_attacked_a_human\"><\/span>Has a mako shark ever attacked a human?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wikipedia Powerful, fast and aggressive, <b>the Shortfin Mako has been blamed for many reported shark attacks on humans. In more than a few cases, also blame human error as fisherman have been known to get injured after dragging hooked makos into their boats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_people_have_been_attacked_by_a_mako_shark\"><\/span>How many people have been attacked by a mako shark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SpeciesCommon NameTotalIsurus oxyrinchusShortfin Mako<b>9<\/b>Isurus spp.Mako3Lamna nasusPorbeagle2Negaprion brevirostrisLemon1029 more rowsx26bull;25-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_shark_has_killed_the_most_humans\"><\/span>What shark has killed the most humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Great white sharks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_friendliest_shark\"><\/span>What is the friendliest shark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nurse sharks are thought to be among the most docile sharks, and frequently allow humans to swim near them or pet them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Makos_endangered\"><\/span>Why are Makos endangered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The mako shark, both shortfin and longfin, are listed as globally endangered on the IUCN Red List due to <b>their being heavily targeted for their fins. Their slow growth, late maturity and lengthy gestation period has put them at huge risk of overfishing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Makos_protected\"><\/span>Are Makos protected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to you, <b>mako sharks are now protected under CITES Appendix II. Thanks to the support of 59,266 of you, mako sharks have earned CITES Appendix II protection. It was with the support of this global community that we helped mako sharks earn protections critical to their survival.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_mako_sharks_endangered\"><\/span>Are mako sharks endangered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>December 13, 2021 The iconic shortfin mako shark, which <b>has been classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Natures (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species since 2019, received some much-needed good news this holiday season.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_did_mako_sharks_become_endangered\"><\/span>When did mako sharks become endangered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_mako_sharks_get\"><\/span>How big do mako sharks get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>13 feet long<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kills_mako_sharks\"><\/span>What kills mako sharks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How many mako sharks are left in the world  The Mako Shark, also called Isurus in the scientific community, is an incredible and extremely fast beast. Today, there are only <b>two living species of Mako remaining.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_sharks_are_in_the_World\"><\/span>How many sharks are in the World<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>December 13, 2021 The iconic shortfin mako shark, which <b>has been classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Natures (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species since 2019, received some much-needed good news this holiday season.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_mako_shark_extinct\"><\/span>Is mako shark extinct?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some estimates suggest <b>over a billion sharks in the ocean.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_rare_are_mako_sharks\"><\/span>How rare are mako sharks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over the past 75 years, the shortfin mako shark populations have dropped dramatically, and now <b>less than 40% of the original population remains. The mako shark is the fastest shark on the planet, reaching speeds of up to almost 40 mph, and can even jump high enough to land on fishermens boats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_mako_mean_shark\"><\/span>Does mako mean shark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>noun, plural maxb7kos. <b>a powerful mackerel shark, Isurus oxyrinchus, of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_mako_shark_known_for\"><\/span>What is the mako shark known for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is known for <b>its incredible leaping ability and can be observed jumping to extreme heights (out of the water) when hunting. Shortfin mako sharks are known to be highly migratory, with individuals making long migrations every year.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the fastest shark in the ocean?Has a mako ever attacked a human?Are makos endangered?What is the biggest mako shark?How many mako sharks are left in the worldWhy is it called a mako shark?What&#8217;s the difference between a great white shark and a mako shark?What eats mako sharks?What are the 3&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46433"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46433"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46433\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46433"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46433"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46433"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}