A kayaker fishing off Paradise Cove was bitten twice in a Malibu shark bite Sunday after hooking what lifeguards believe was a shortfin mako.
IUCN lists 17 shark species as threatened with extinction
The shortfin mako, the world’s fastest known shark, which can reach speeds of up to 43 miles an hour, is one step closer to extinction. According to the Shark Specialist Group (SSG) of the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), which assessed the population trends of 58 species of sharks and rays and updated their […]
Study finds endangered sharks may be on U.K. menus
Threatened species of sharks are being sold under generic terms in fish-and-chip shops and at fishmongers in the U.K., a new study has found. For consumers, shark products and species can be hard to identify: any distinguishing features are usually removed before shark steaks are sold; shark meat is battered and fried in traditional fish […]
SharkoFiles: Shortfin Mako
Undoubtedly, the shortfin mako sharks are among the most fascinating and attractive sharks in existence. One of the prominent attributes the sharks are well known for being their unique physical appearances. The shortfin mako sharks are distinguished from their counterparts due to their prominent coloration. They have colors ranging from deep purples to bright indigo […]
