The Short Fin Mako

This is the Short Fin Mako Shark. The Mako weighs 1000lbs, is 10ft long, and swims at speeds up to 50mph. It lives for 17 years all over, in warm and cool waters. Dangerous: No Endangered: yes. Its diet is small fish. Fastest top speed of any shark. The Short Fin Mako is a Mackerel Shark. "Mako" comes from the Maori language. They travel long distances to seek prey and mates.