It can reach 80 km/h while the average speed of its congeners is 50 km/h. The mako shark is the fastest shark in the world. Its body is cut for speed: it is fusiform, that is to say, it has the shape of a spindle. In addition, it has a conical museum and triangular caudal fins for thrust. On average, he measures 4 meters for 160 kgs. The mako shark inhabits tropical and temperate waters around the world. An endangered species, the shark is threatened by overfishing because its chair and fins are highly prized.