How Fast Is Shortfin Mako Shark?

Shortfin makos cruise at 72 km/h — the fastest shark species — and can leap 6 metres clear of the water. They are warm-blooded, unusually for fish, which is what allows them their burst speed.

Mako sharks lay no eggs — instead they give birth to live young, who hatch inside the mother and sometimes eat each other before being born.

• Faster than greyhounds at full sprint
• Warm-blooded, unusually for fish