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The Fast Blue Shark

Mako Sharks: How fast can a mako shark swim?

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This is a mako. It is a shark.

It is dark blue on top. It is white below.

As of November 2026, many call it the fastest shark.

A mako can jump out of the sea.

It has big, sharp teeth.

It eats fish and squid.

A big mako is about 13 feet long.

A mako mom has pups.

A baby mako has a black spot on its nose.

A mako is a top hunter in the sea.

Words to know

  • mako: fast shark
  • pups: baby sharks
  • teeth: biting parts

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