Shark belonging to the family of Lamno, which also belong to other species how the porbeagle (Lamna nasus) and the white shark (Carcharodon carcharias).
of large sizes that are likely to reach close to 5 meters (typically do not exceed 3.80 meters). It is characterized by a tapered nose (almost pointed), and are very similar to specimens of white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) Young, so often differentiate these two species is complicated.
is known to have attacked people and boats without provocation, so it is considered dangerous. It is highly sought by sport anglers because it is very combative and powerful.
Like the rest of sharks belonging to the family Lamnidae makos maintain body temperature above the environment (are homeotherms) allowing them to make a more rapid digestion, tripled their muscle strength or act faster. Has a very broad: it is found in the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic, Indian, Mediterranean and Red Sea. It is an oceanic pelagic shark habits but sometimes approaching the coast in search of food, leading to penetrate beaches and ports. Playing
The makos are ovoviviparous animals, carrying within it a small group of fetuses (no more than a dozen). These small sharks birth are about 70 centimeters, and grow according to their sex to mature: males 1.9 meters (approximately 100 kg weight) from 2.6 to 2.8 meters and about 200 kg in females.
The porbeagle shark is a very active, a massive power and great speed. This is around 35 km / h, speed, probably outweigh. (Inconclusive studies that place its top speed around 100 km / h). Features
Name: mako
Class: Elasmobranchii (sharks and rays)
Order: Lamniformes
Family: Lamnidae
maximum size: 400 to 500 cms
Middle reef-associated; Oceanodroma, marine depth range from 0 to 740 m
Climate: Subtropical , 16, 64 ° N - 50 ° s
Danger: traumagenic
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