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Definition of mako shark

mako shark

Plural:mako sharks
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A large, exceptionally fast-swimming pelagic shark of the genus Isurus (such as the shortfin mako), characterized by a highly streamlined body, pointed snout, and metallic blue coloration, inhabiting temperate and tropical oceans worldwide.

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"Marine biologists tagged the shortfin mako shark to study its migration patterns and impressive swimming speeds across the open ocean."

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mako shark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mako-shark
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