Mako
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large, powerful, fast-swimming shark of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, prized as a game fish and known for its ability to leap from the water.
“The mako is considered one of the fastest sharks in the ocean and can leap several metres into the air.”
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