Shortfin mako shark

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About Shortfin mako shark:

It is a large predatory and highly migratory shark species that lives in the open ocean.
The shortfin mako’s common name is derived from the Maori term mako, which translated means “shark”.
It is known for its incredible leaping ability and can be observed jumping to extreme heights (out of the water) when hunting.
Appearance: This classically shaped shark is hydrodynamically efficient with a pointed snout, triangular dorsal fin and large and a crescent-shaped caudal (tail) fin.
The shortfin mako shark is a yolk-sac ovoviviparous shark giving birth to live young. Developing embryos feed on unfertilized eggs (oophagy) within the uterus during the 15- to 18-month gestation period.
Diet: The shortfin mako shark feeds mainly upon cephalopods and bony fish including mackerels, tunas,
Habitat: It is found across all temperate and tropical ocean waters.
They can also be found near the coast where the continental shelf is short.
Conservation status
- IUCN: Critically endangered
- CITES: Appendix II

Q1: What is IUCN?

The International Union for Conservation of Nature is a global organization composed of governments, NGOs, scientists, and experts dedicated to conserving nature and promoting sustainability.

News:In a first, mako shark in the Mediterranean tagged by Virginia Tech researchers