Shortfin mako shark - Wikipedia
The shortfin mako shark (/ ˈ m ɑː k oʊ ˌ ˈ m eɪ-/; Māori: /ˈmaːko/; Isurus oxyrinchus), also known as the shortfin mako, blue pointer, or bonito shark, is a large mackerel shark. It is commonly referred to as the mako shark, as is the longfin mako shark (Isurus paucus). The fastest known shark species, able to reach speeds of 74 km/h ...
Shark Taxonomy - The Shark Trust
The first word of a species' scientific name is the genus. The Shortfin Mako's scientific name is Isurus oxyrinchus and the Longfin Mako is Isurus paucus. Isurus is the Genus and shows us that these 2 species are closely related.
Isurus oxyrinchus – Discover Fishes - Florida Museum
2024年9月18日 · The shortfin mako is considered the fastest shark in the world, able to reach burst swimming speeds of up to 43 mph (70 km h-1) (Diez et al. 2015). 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 is a large pelagic shark that occurs across all temperate and tropical ocean waters. This bibliography focuses on shortfin mako literature from peer-reviewed journals, technical reports,
Shortfin Mako Sharks ~ MarineBio Conservation Society
The shortfin mako is listed as Vulnerable (A2abd+3bd+4abd) on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: VULNERABLE (VU) – A taxon is Vulnerable when the best available evidence indicates that it meets any of the criteria A to E for Vulnerable ( see Section V ), and it is therefore considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Taxonomy browser (Isurus oxyrinchus) - National Center for ...
Genbank common name: shortfin mako shark NCBI BLAST name: sharks & rays Rank: species Genetic code: Translation table 1 (Standard) Mitochondrial genetic code: Translation table 2 (Vertebrate Mitochondrial) Other names:
Mako Shark Facts and Information - FossilGuy.com
There are two living species of mako sharks today. The Shortfin Mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) and the less common Longfin Mako (Isurus paucus). Both Makos are very similar, but the Long-fin Mako has a slimmer body and larger fins. Makos are pelagic, they prefer the open ocean, and live in tropical and temperate waters worldwide.
(PDF) Shortfin mako - ResearchGate
2022年8月10日 · A review of the ecology and fishery biology of the shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), with a special focus on the Atlantic Ocean and adjacent seas.
CREATURE FEATURE: Shortfin Mako - The Shark Trust
Shortfin Makos are truly built for speed. A long pointed snout and streamlined body make them incredibly hydrodynamic. Plus they have a powerful crescent-shaped tail that propels them through the water. Shark skin is covered with millions of tiny teeth-like scales called dermal denticles, which point backwards to reduce surface drag.
Shortfin Mako Shark - NOAA Fisheries
2022年11月10日 · We, NOAA Fisheries, have completed a comprehensive status review under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) in response to a petition from Defenders of Wildlife to list the species. After reviewing the best…