ClimateAugust 9, 2026

mako

MAY-koh

Definition

A type of fast-swimming mackerel shark known for its sleek, torpedo-like body and migratory behavior.

Etymology

The term is derived from the Māori language, where 'mako' refers specifically to the shark or its prized, sharp teeth.

In the news

The article uses mako sharks as a primary subject for carrying sensory equipment, as their wide-ranging migratory paths provide valuable oceanographic data.

Scientists turn Sharks into real-time ocean observers, carrying sensors that can measure conditions for o

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The Times of India

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