Shark and Awe

Episode 40 - Mako Sharks - 05/22/2026


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The fastest shark in the ocean, the inspiration for the Jaws movie poster, and the namesake of a line of fishing boats, could be none other than the iconic mako shark!

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SHOW RESOURCES

  • Shark Research Institute (SRI)
  • Florida Museum
  • National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
  • Jaws photo (The Daily Jaws)
  • Save Our Seas Foundation - Shortfin mako
  • IUCN Red List - Longfin mako
  • IUCN Red List - Shortfin mako
  • Shark Angels
  • Save Our Seas Foundation - Fastest sharks
  • OceanInfo.com
  • Mako boats
  • Smithsonian Ocean
  • Ocean Conservancy
  • Original Diving
  • NatGeo - Swordfish speeds
  • University of Miami study
  • Guy Harvey Foundation
  • Shortfin mako study in Tunisia
  • How can I help sharks?
  • Lokai bracelets!

Sound Credits

  • Sound Effects courtesy of the Soundboard Maker App for Android.
  • Background ocean waves courtesy of YouTube
  • Outro music called "Coral Chorus" from the game Fortnite (via the Soundboard Maker App)

**Collaborators!**

  • Sharkgang.org ... Miami IG ... Texas IG
  • Bake and Shake Worldwide YouTube ... Instagram
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Shark and AweBy Hawkeye Fierce