Shortfin mako sharks (Isurus oxyrinchus ... Understanding Our Oceanic Neighbors: The Importance of Shark Conservation Silhouette of jumping Great White Shark breaching in attack. Image via ...

Shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus). One of the most dangerous yet ... accelerating from below to strike seals at the surface with such force that they sometimes breach completely out of the water ...

Fishermen on the Queen Mary party boat out of Manasquan Inlet got a surprise visit from a mako shark that stole one of their sea bass off the hook ...

There are two species of mako sharks. Let's take a look at where in the world these predatory sharks can be found.

Jaws” may have been filmed on the East Coast in Martha’s Vineyard, but real sharks have an incredible range. Sharks are found ...

Whereas the two previous sharks on this list are usually sluggish, the Shortfin Mako Shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) is fast. It can reach up to 43 mph in bursts due to its tapered, aerodynamic body.

A Juvenile shortfin mako shark swimming in the waters off California. These sharks are "aggressive predators" that eat other fish, such as bluefish, swordfish, tuna, marine mammals, and other ...

and their closest living relative is the shortfin mako shark, which is also commonly found in Florida waters. VENICE, Fla. — A scuba diver made an incredible find last week off Florida’s Gulf ...

and their closest living relative is the shortfin mako shark, which is also commonly found in Florida waters.