The shortfin mako shark is on the brink of extinction due to overfishing, yet genetic analysis reveals that Atlantic ...
The situation for shortfin mako sharks in the Atlantic Ocean is particularly ... He goes on to caution, "Typically, in most of the exploited shark species we study we see pretty low diversity." ...
“What amazes me,” he said, “is that it’s a vast ocean out there and these animals move ... to the fin of a shortfin mako. They feed on different parts of the shark’s body, eating ...
“Typically, in most of the exploited shark species we study we see pretty ... further erosion of this genetic diversity in shortfin mako sharks by urgently curbing overfishing, we have more ...
Virginia Tech researchers successfully tagged a young shortfin mako shark in the Mediterranean ... us valuable information about where these animals travel," Shea said. "This makes conserving ...
One fatality is reported by the International Shark Attack File. Shortfin mako sharks are known for their exceptional speed, agility, and predatory prowess. They are among the fastest sharks in ...
Shortfin mako shark. Credit: NMFS/Southwest Fisheries Science Center. Image is available for media use. Defenders of Wildlife is celebrating 75 years of protecting all native animals and plants in ...
So in order to replace that energy they need to eat a lot of food. To ensure a meal, the Mako shark implements certain tactics when hunting. It will often attack and bite off the tail of its prey ...
“These animals are in serious trouble ... yet the country has failed to acknowledge domestic threats to the sharks. Shortfin mako shark photo by NMFS/Southwest Fisheries Science Center. Image is ...
Arguably the most dangerous shark in the UK, the Mako can grow up to 12 feet in length." The Save Our Seas Foundation adds: "Due to their speed, power and size, shortfin makos are often considered ...
The situation for shortfin mako sharks in the Atlantic Ocean is particularly ... Mahmood Shivji from the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Research Center (SOSF-SRC) and Guy Harvey Institute at ...