A mako is a big blue shark. It is dark blue on top and white below. A big one can grow to about 13 feet long.
How heavy is a mako? A big mako can weigh about 330 pounds.
Female makos grow bigger than males.
A mako has a pointed snout and big black eyes. It has large, sharp teeth.
A mako eats fish and squid. It is at the top of the ocean food chain.
A mako keeps its body warmer than the water around it.
A mako mother gives birth to a litter of pups. A newborn pup is about 60 to 70 centimetres long.
A young mako has a black spot on its nose tip.
As of November 2026, many call it the fastest shark. It is often seen leaping out of the water.
A mako lives in the ocean. It lives in warm and mild seas around the world.
Words to know
- pup: baby shark
- litter: group of babies
- female: girl animal
