Shortfin mako shark

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The shortfin mako shark (; ; ''Isurus oxyrinchus''), also known as the shortfin mako, blue pointer, or bonito shark, is a large mackerel shark. It is commonly referred to as the mako shark, as is the longfin mako shark (''Isurus paucus''). The fastest known shark species, able to reach speeds of in bursts, the shortfin mako can attain a size of in length and weigh . The species is classified as Endangered by the IUCN. Provided by Wikipedia