~Photo courtesy of NOAA~ Common Name(s): Mako shark, Shortfin
mako Scientific Name: Isurus oxyrinchus - Shortfin mako's are
one of the fastest sharks in the ocean and can swim at speeds of
about 30 mph. They have been recorded to swim in bursts of up to
about 45 mph. - When hooked on a fishing line, the shortfin mako
is known to make spectacular leaps out of the water. - Mako
sharks give birth to live young, and females can deliver up to
18 baby sharks at once! Where Are They Found? The shortfin mako
shark ranges from the Gulf of Maine all the way down to southern
Brazil in western Atlantic waters. They are usually found
offshore in the ocean, although they can occasionally make their
way inshore. How Big Can They Get? Shortfin mako sharks have
been reported to weigh as much as 1,200 pounds (545 kg), and
grow between 9-13 feet (2.5-4 meters). The largest shortfin mako
caught in New York waters was 1,080 pounds 0 ounces, and was
caught in 1979. What Do They Eat? Mako's feed on fish, squid,
and even other shark