When it comes to marine speed champions, one predator stands above all others – the shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus). This remarkable oceanic athlete can reach burst speeds of up to 45 miles ...

Built like a torpedo and faster than any other shark, the shortfin mako is the definition of power and precision. This incredible predator can reach speeds over 45 mph, striking its prey with ...

Researchers from the US determined the species of 29 samples of shark meat bought in shops or online. 93% had been labeled ambiguously as ‘shark’, and 31% overall were from four endangered or ...

An apex predator was spotted hunting a sea lion off the coast of California, boaters said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A 10-foot apex predator was spotted circling its prey off the coast of California, a ...

A 10-foot apex predator was spotted circling its prey off the coast of California, a sight boaters called an “incredible encounter.” The mako shark, the fastest shark in the ocean, can reach speeds up ...

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Meat from "critically endangered" sharks is being sold in grocery stores, reveals a new report. Researchers found that shark meat sold in U.S. grocery stores, seafood markets, and online vendors often ...

This U.S. Atlantic study found that 57-64% of hooked mako sharks survive, varying by region, highlighting potential for fishing-related deaths even with retention bans At-vessel mortality, not ...