Mako Sharks

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Mako sharks are a fast and large species of shark. They are in the family Lamnidae, so they are related to Great Whites and Salmon Sharks.

Size, Weight, and Appearance
Makos will generally be near 9 feet long and weigh over 100 lbs, the shortfin makos getting to be 300 lbs at the most. They are camoflauged with the water, with their backs being blue to look like deeper water, and their bellies being white to blend with the sky.

Prey
Both species of Mako Sharks catch many of the same things to eat, including mollusks, fish, even sea turtles and sea birds.