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INTRODUCING MAKO SHARKS The Michael Phelps of the ocean, the mako shark is the fastest shark on record, with speeds of up to 60 mph (about 97 kmph). For comparison’s sake, the fastest humans in the world run about 20 mph (32 kmph). There are many factors that make the mako shark so fast. From their long, cylindrical snouts to their torpedo-shaped bodies, mako sharks are simply built for speed. Their large, muscular tails also help them propel through the water at lightning speed. Also known as the blue pointer shark and the bonito shark, mako sharks are found in tropical, subtropical , and temperate waters around the world. Mako sharks prefer swimming in the open ocean, and it’s rare that they swim near shorelines.

Makos are built for speed.

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