Shortfin Mako
Animalia
Chordata
Chondrichthyes
Lamniformes
Lamnidae
Isurus
Isurus oxyrinchus
Rafinesque first described this shark as Isurus oxyrinchus in 1810. The shortfin mako has a wide distribution. It is found in tropical and temperate waters throughout the world's oceans. In North America it… More »
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The teeth in very large mako are somewhat similar in shape to those of a white shark. A white's teeth will have serrations, a mako's will not.. (Also as is typical of the Lamnidae family sharks, notice the smaller third tooth to the right of the center of the upper jaw.)
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Isurus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Isurus is a genus of mackerel sharks in the family Lamnidae, commonly known as the mako sharks . There are two living species, the common shortfin mako shark ( Isurus oxyrinchus ) and the rare ...
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Shortfin mako shark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The shortfin mako shark , Isurus oxyrinchus ("sharp nose"), is a large mackerel shark. Along with the closely related longfin mako ( Isurus paucus ) it is commonly referred to as " mako shark ...
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The short finned mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) has a conical snout, and long gill slits. It is pelagic but occasionally goes inshore. It is gray-blue on top and off-white on its belly. ... MAKO SHARK ATTACKS; The Mako is considered dangerous and there have been attacks on people. SPEED; Mako sharks are the fastest...
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The shortfin mako shark is a sleek spindle shaped shark with a long conical snout. This shark has short pectoral fins and a crescent shaped caudal (tail) fin. There is a distinct caudal keel on the caudal base.
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Shortfin Mako Shark, Isurus oxyrinchus, Elasmobranchii, Lamniformes, Lamnidae, Description and Fascinating Facts, World Range and Habitat, Feeding Behavior, Reproduction, and Warnings and Comments. ... The shortfin mako shark, Isurus oxyrinchus (Rafinesque, 1810), aka mako, shortfin, short-finned mako, blue pointer,
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