Fossil teeth also help us to understand shark evolution. For example, we know that the extinct giant mako shark, Isurus hastalis, is the ancestor of today’s great white shark. The fossil record ...

After a long fight in which the mako “leapt prodigiously and made incredible runs,” the shark ... with teeth.” That’s how photographer Brian Skerry describes shortfin makos.

Our first prehistoric hunt in a creek loaded with history! Fossils and shark teeth in every shovel full! Crazy fun hunt! Tons of great finds all older that megalodon! Alabama fossils and shark teeth!

The Pacific shortfin mako shark stands out as one of the ocean’s most extraordinary inhabitants. With their powerful agility and widespread distribution, these sharks play a crucial role in marine ...

Some have identified the shark as potentially being a mako, specifically a shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus). Its prolonged stay in the area over several days is unusual, piquing the curiosity of both ...