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The Shortfin Mako is the fastest species of shark. It's speed has been recorded at 50 kilometres per hour (31 mph) with bursts of up to 74 kilometres per hour (46 mph). They can leap approximate 9 metres (30 ft) high or higher in the air. Some scientists suggest that the shortfin mako can swim up to 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph), though scientists are still in debate over exactly how fast the shortfin mako shark can swim. This high-leaping fish is a highly sought-after game fish worldwide. There are cases when an angry mako jumped into a boat after having been hooked.
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Will there ever be a boy born that can swim faster than a shark?
It is highly unlikely for a human boy to be born with the innate abilities to swim faster than a shark. Sharks are incredibly fast and efficient swimmers, adapted for life in the water in ways that humans are not.
What is faster a Mako Shark or a cheetah?
Yes, the Shortfin Mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) is the fastest shark in the world. Though everyone had come to a general consensus about this, there is still debate as to how fast they can actually go - some say that they can only go a little over 20mph, however others say that it has been clocked at 60mph.
How do you scare a shark away?
if you do not want to attract sharks...... * do not swim if you are waring shiny stuff * do not swim if you have a cut or open wound * do not swim at night * do not swim alone * do not swim out far * do not swim near fishermen while they are fishing plus if you do get attacked by a shark kick or punch it's nose or pull out it's eyes, those are the week spots.
Why do turtles move very slow but swim really fast?
they swim fast because that's how they are!
How fast can a leopard seal swim?
Leopard seals are known to swim at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour (40 km/h) in short bursts. They are one of the fastest marine mammals in the water.
Is the shortfin mako shark the fastest shark?
Yes, it is the fastest. It can swim at speeds over 25 mph.
How fast can a black tip reef shark swim?
it can swim as fast as a jet
How fast could a shark swim?
very fast
How fast can a basking shark swim?
The basking shark can swim up to 4-6 miles per hour. They generally do not swim fast unless they are hunting prey.
How fast can a milk shark swim?
7km/hour
How fast can a shark swim on land?
56 hours
How fast do hammerhead sharks swim?
8 kilometres per hour (5.0 mph) but when feeding or attacking, the average shark can reach speeds upwards of 19 kilometres per hour (12 mph).
How fast can a white tip reef shark swim?
it can swim 100 ft an hour.
How fast can a hammerhead shark swim in mph?
25 mph
What is the fastest the great white shark can swim usually?
max speed of roughly 45Mph
How fast can a moose swim?
About 10 mph when it is going its fastest
How fast does a nurse shark swim?
2 miles
