The patch of orange on top of its head confused them. Marine scientist Rochelle Constantine initially thought they were seeing a shark entangled in fishing gear. ... Not mako shark large, though.

The over 300-pound mako shark crash-landed on the bow in full view of the crew. “I was thinking, ‘What the f – – k do we do?’ ” the captain said.

In the clip, the mako shark surges out of the water and lands on its side on the boat before righting itself and resting with its mouth open. Scientists Find Intact 5-Foot Alligator Inside 18-Foot ...

Between 1926 and today, mako sharks make up about 1% of unprovoked shark attacks in Florida. Requiem (36%), bull (16%) and blacktip (15%) sharks make up the majority of reported attacks.

Mako sharks can be aggressive but they aren’t likely to attack, according to the Florida Museum. Between 1926 and today, mako sharks make up about 1% of unprovoked shark attacks in Florida.

Shortfin makos are the world’s fastest shark, and can swim at top speeds of 46 miles per hour. “Once the shark moves faster, the octopus probably wouldn’t have been able to hold on,” she said.

A fishing-themed Instagram page on Thursday shared graphic footage showing a large mako shark savagely attacking a sea lion off Southern California. (Footage is posted below.) There was no doubt ...

The short clip shows the nearly-10-foot mako shark sinking its teeth into the tuna right after one of the mates hits it with a gaff. A brief tug-of-war ensues. The mako whips the fish side-to-side ...