Fossil teeth also help us to understand shark evolution. For example, we know that the extinct giant mako shark, Isurus hastalis, is the ancestor of today’s great white shark. The fossil record ...

Its serrated teeth were handy for slashing through skin ... albeit much smaller. “A mako shark would look puny next to a megalodon,” says Sues. But the fish is still large by human standards ...

To be the hunter or the hunted? That is the question posed by SharkBite 2, the closest thing you can get to Jaws on the ...

This is a photograph of shortfin mako shark scales which each measure ... Scales are translucent denticles, and feel like tiny loose teeth covering the whole shark. These scales with greatest ...

from broad-toothed mako sharks. There are at least eight different species of hammerhead shark, and while fossil teeth evidence suggests that their ancestors may have existed 45 million years ago, ...

However, their large size, agility, and sharp teeth mean that they could ... One fatality is reported by the International Shark Attack File. Shortfin mako sharks are known for their exceptional ...

Reaching speeds of 50kph, the mako is the fastest shark in the sea. This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.

A 255-pound mako shark that is nearly 7-feet long has spent ... “The short fin mako’s power, aggressiveness, teeth and great speed, make it a danger to humans,” says the Florida Museum ...

These teeth are constantly being replaced, allowing these creatures to always have a ... In some cases, these attacks blinded the subs, forcing them to come back to the surface for repairs. The ...

So in order to replace that energy they need to eat a lot of food. To ensure a meal, the Mako shark implements certain tactics when hunting. It will often attack and bite off the tail of its prey ...

“Torpedoes with teeth.” That’s how photographer ... After my seasick cruise, I returned to the Maryland shore for Mako Mania, an annual shark-fishing tournament held at the Bahia Marina ...

Thomas Jane stars in the 1999 movie "Deep Blue Sea." This article will serve as your guide to that question. I’ll review the history of shark movies and the strange allure they present, the ...