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13132564. Shortfin mako shark, Isurus oxirinchus, biting the bait
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13132564. Shortfin mako shark, Isurus oxirinchus, biting the bait
Shortfin mako shark, Isurus oxirinchus, biting the bait. Is on record as the fastest-swimming shark, capable of bursts of speed up to 18.8 metres per second (68 km/h) allowing it to jump to heights of approximately 9 m. These characteristics have made the shortfin mako a highly sought-after game fish worldwide. Some cases of shortfin mako jumping into a boat after having been hooked have been reported. Of all studied sharks, the shortfin mako has one of the largest brain:body ratios. From tests involving shape differentiation to electroreception tests and individual recognition, mako are fast-learning sharks. They do not rely on electroreception when hunting, instead, they rely on smell, hearing, and most prominently, vision. Mako is regularly blamed for attacks on humans and, due to its speed, power, and size, it is certainly capable of injuring and killing people. However, this species will not generally attack humans and does not seem to treat them as prey. Most modern attacks involving shortfin mako sharks are considered to have been provoked due to harassment or the shark being caught on a fishing line. Azores, Portugal Date
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