About this shark

This shark was caught in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and is the beautiful animal in the images featured.

About this adoption

This shark is female, measures a precaudal length of 89cm, and was fitted with a PIT tag; this type of tag does not transmit signals, but is scanned by researchers during a recapture, just like the tags used in pets. We’ll only get further information on this shark if we or other scientists catch it again. In exchange for this adoption donation, you will have the privilege of naming her, you will receive an adoption certificate, and if we recapture your shark, we will excitedly be in touch with an update!

General Information

Shortfin makos are a rare species for our team. These sharks are large and highly migratory occurring across all temperate and tropical ocean waters. Mako sharks have a unique torpedo-shaped body with pointy snout that aids in hydrodynamic performance. They are considered the fastest shark in the world, able to reach burst swimming speeds of up to 43 mph (70 km h-1). If you’re looking for a true apex shark, the Shortfin mako is the one for you!

On adoption we’ll provide rough information on your shark’s location/s, however we will not be able to share exact data or location points.

** Your adoption certificate will be sent as a PDF to your email address **