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The shortfin mako shark (/ ˈ m ɑː k oʊ ˌ ˈ m eɪ-/; Māori: /ˈmaːko/; 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 74 km/h ...
The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird, and the fastest member of the animal kingdom, with a diving speed of over 300 km/h (190 mph). [1] The fastest land animal is the cheetah . Among the fastest animals in the sea is the black marlin , with uncertain and conflicting reports of recorded speeds.
In general, sharks swim ("cruise") at an average speed of 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). The shortfin mako shark, the fastest shark and one of the fastest fish, can burst at speeds up to 50 kilometres per hour (31 mph). [90]
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Crowds enjoying a beautiful beach day were shocked when a 7-foot shark swam towards the shore at full speed at a Melenara beach in Spain at around 5 PM on Saturday, June 15th. ... still swimming ...
The International Olympic Committee recognises the fastest performances in pool-based swimming events at the Olympic Games. Men's swimming has been part of the official program of the Summer Olympics since the Games' modern inception in 1896; it was not until 1912 that women's events were held.
The shark might be swimming by, but if it sees you splashing and yelling, it may get intrigued and come in closer to check if you are prey. To avoid sharks altogether, pay attention to beach ...
Ross Edgley (born 13 October 1985) is a British athlete, ultra-marathon sea swimmer and author. He holds multiple world records, but is perhaps most recognised for completing the World's Longest Staged Sea Swim in 2018, [3] when he became the first person in history to swim 1,780 miles (2,860 km) [4] around Great Britain, in 157 days [4] (voted Performance of the Year by the World Open Water ...