Definition

Noun 1. A powerful mackerel shark of the Atlantic and Pacific: A mako shark is a type of large, fast-swimming shark belonging to the mackerel shark family, found in temperate and tropical seas.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The mako shark is known for its incredible speed and agility.
  • We saw a large mako shark while fishing offshore.
  • The biologist studied the migratory patterns of the mako shark.

Advanced Usage

• "Shortfin mako": The most common and widely recognized species of mako shark ().
  • The shortfin mako is one of the fastest sharks in the ocean.
• "Longfin mako": A less common species of mako shark () with notably longer pectoral fins.
  • The longfin mako is typically found in deeper, warmer waters.

Variants and Related Words

• Mako (n): A common shortened form of "mako shark."
  • He caught a massive mako off the coast.
• Mackerel shark (n): The family of sharks () to which the mako belongs, which also includes the great white shark and the porbeagle.

Synonyms

• Blue pointer (n, regional): A common name for the mako shark in some areas, particularly Australia and New Zealand.

Noun

1. powerful mackerel shark of the Atlantic and Pacific