Incredible mako encounter from @captainjohnmoore nmoore a year ago. While makos have a large range on the east coast, it's rare to see this pelagic species on our dives, as they are typically a bit deeper. They've faced over a 70% global population decline since the 1970s, so it is a unique and special moment to see this species face to face🦈 #southflorida #eastcoast #joinus #sharkstomasses #floridasharkdiving #jupiter #sharks #shark #sharkdiving #ecotoursim #florida #palmbeach #miami #adventur

With those large black eyes, a pointed snout, long gill slits and conical sharp teeth, mako sharks are truly stunning. They’re super fast, too, reaching speeds up to 46 miles per hour — the fastest sharks in the ocean. As apex predators, they evolved in a niche that helped maintain ecological balance by controlling prey populations. Through a diet of big, meaty fish like tuna and swordfish, makos can grow to 13 feet in length and live up to 30 years. Assuming they can survive that long. As a hig