During an expedition in December 2023, a team from the University of Auckland filmed an orange octopus clinging to a shortfin mako shark. This shark species, known for its speed, usually swims ...

An octopus hitched a ride on the back of a mako shark in extraordinary nature footage released by the University of Auckland. Researchers at the institution dubbed the underwater friendship ...

The extremely rare, 8-foot-long shortfin mako shark is one of the ocean's most deadly predators. Its lightning turn of speed, powerful body and fearsome attack habits make it a deadly beast.

The Shortfin Mako shark uses flexible scales on its body that allow it to pull off tight underwater turns during high-speed pursuits, according to researchers. IE 11 is not supported.

Once the shark was landed, Grey marveled at its build—streamlined, muscular, with a head like a bullet. “I had never seen its like,” he wrote. “Every line of this mako showed speed and ...

The Mako Shark’s Incredible Skills Shortfin mako sharks are considered the fastest sharks in the world. They can swim as fast as 31mph with a top speed of around 50mph.

Lockheed Martin has announced that its hypersonic multi-mission missile ‘Mako’ is ready for action. Named after the fastest shark in the ocean, the missile has been in development for over ...

A diver was spearfishing 70 miles off the coast in Florida, US, on New Year's Day when he was savagely attacked by the world's fastest shark, the shortfin mako ...

Great white and mako sharks are competing in the ocean, and Shark Week expert Dr. Austin Gallagher explained his stance on which is more powerful.

The agitated mako shark, which dwarfed the man, struggled and thrashed. At one point, it threw the rescuers aside. “Babe , it’s too dangerous, don’t be doing that,” the woman behind the ...

Tourists in Monterey Bay, California, witnessed a shortfin mako shark devour a sea lion, social media posts show. Photo by Brynn Pedrick on Unsplash Whale watchers in California recently witnessed ...