It is not in any real danger, but numbers are down due to harvesting for food.
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The shortfin mako shark is facing threats of overfishing, bycatch in fisheries, and habitat loss due to climate change and ocean pollution. These factors are impacting their population numbers and putting them at risk of becoming extinct. Conservation efforts such as implementing fishing limits and protected areas are crucial to help protect the shortfin mako shark from extinction.
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.
The shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) is more common than the longfin mako shark (Isurus paucus). Shortfin makos are found in tropical and temperate waters around the world, while longfin makos are typically found in deeper, colder waters.
Mako attacks the shark when his friend Afa was getting attacked by Tupa. Eventually Mako killed the shark for beating him up an saving Afa's life.
No, the megalodon shark is extinct. The last known megalodon lived approximately 2.6 million years ago.
Yes, a mako is an animal. It is a type of shark found in oceans around the world. Mako sharks are known for their speed and agility in the water.