Shortfin Mako Shark - Sharkworld

Danger to man :	Very dangerous, although unlikely to be encountered due to it's offshore range, however it has definitely attacked and killed humans. Attacks on boats by the Mako shark are far more common, with only the Great White responsible for more. Most attacks occur when the shark is either provoked or caught on the end of a fishing line.
Economic Importance :	An IGFA gamefish that is prized by many anglers due to the incredible fight these sharks put up. They have been known to leap up to 6 metres in the air when hooked and even land on the boats. The Mako is fished commercially as well as for recreation. In some areas this shark has been blamed for depletion of commercial fishing stocks i.e. Mackerel etc.
Other Comments :	The Mako is the fastest swimmer of all the sharks, reaching speeds of 22mph and has been known to travel over 1300 miles in little over a months period. These sharks have a rapid growth rate, twice as fast as some of the other Lamnidae species.

Common names :	Shortfin Mako shark, Blue pointer, Bonito shark.
Diet :	Small to large fish, especially schooling fish, squid, other sharks and occasionally porpoises.
Reproduction :	Viviparous : Females give birth to between 4 and 16 live young per litter. Females reach sexual maturity at about 2.8 metres, while the males reach maturity at 2 metres. Another shark that is cannibalistic in the uterus.
Size :	Maximum 4 metres Average female 3.4 metres Average male 2.4 metres