Shortfin Mako Shark

VU Carnivore Oceans
Up to 800 kg
Weight
28–35 yrs
Lifespan
45 km/h
Top Speed
Worldwide
Found In

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric Shortfin Mako Shark Carnivore Fish Median Difference
Weight 800 kg 55 kg ↑ 1355%
Height 394 cm
Top Speed 45 km/h 26.5 km/h ↑ 70%
Avg Speed 45 km/h
Lifespan 31.5 yrs 30 yrs ↑ 5%
Weight (kg)800avg 55Speed (km/h)45avg 26.5Lifespan (yrs)31.5avg 30

Endemic to Worldwide

Habitat: Oceans
Found In: Worldwide
Coloration: Metallic Blue

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Solitary.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 20–24 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 28–35 years

Why It Is Vulnerable

VU Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — one of 34 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Vulnerable Species

Ranked #6 of 34 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
4 Hippopotamus 1300–3200 kg VU
5 Gaur 600–1300 kg VU
6 Shortfin Mako Shark Up to 800 kg VU
7 Polar Bear Up to 700 kg VU
8 Basking Shark 400–700 kg VU
9 Manatee 400–590 kg VU

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