Mako Shark

Mako Shark: Speed, Size and Teeth

ByVet V. K

The mako shark, one of the ocean’s most remarkable predators, is often celebrated for its incredible speed, impressive size, and razor-sharp teeth. Known scientifically as Isurus, this species is divided into two primary types: the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) and the longfin mako (Isurus paucus). Both are exceptional in their own right, but the shortfin…

False Killer Whale

False Killer Whale Facts, Size & Lifespan

ByVet V. K

The false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens) is a remarkable yet lesser known marine mammal that shares many characteristics with the more famous killer whale. Despite its name, the false killer whale is not closely related to the orca, though they do share similar social behaviors and hunting tactics. Found in warmer oceans around the world,…