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What eats mako sharks?
Mako sharks are apex predators, meaning they are at the top of the food chain. However, larger sharks such as great whites and orcas have been known to prey on mako sharks. Additionally, humans are a significant threat to mako sharks through commercial fishing.
What sharks have a urinary tract?
Mako sharks, thresher sharks and Great white sharks
How many different types of mako sharks are there?
Two. The longfin mako, Isurus Paucus, and the shortfin mako, Isurus Oxyrinchus.
What sharks attack people?
Great white sharks, tiger sharks, and bull sharks are the most commonly known species that are responsible for attacking humans. These sharks usually mistake humans for prey or provoke them by mistaken identity or territorial defense. However, shark attacks on humans are rare, and most shark species are not considered a threat to people.
Why are mako sharks called mako sharks?
The Mako Shark is wanted for its tender meat and for their fins which can be used in medicines in Asian countries. In Hong Kong, shark fin soup can cost almost $100 for a single serving. As with most shark species, Mako Sharks are becoming smaller in number because they live a long life and have only a small number of babies.
