Word
mako
US/ˈmɑkoʊ/
UK/mˈɑːkəʊ/
Definition
n. a very fast and powerful type of shark that lives in warm oceans. It is known for being one of the fastest animals in the sea.
n. a large, predatory shark of the genus Isurus, characterized by its streamlined body and high-speed swimming capabilities. Often used in a general sense to refer to any member of the mackerel shark family.
Examples
“The mako shark is one of the fastest predators in the ocean.”
“Fishermen often target the mako shark for its high-quality meat and durable skin.”
“The mako shark's ability to maintain a body temperature higher than the surrounding water allows it to remain active and predatory in cooler depths where other species would slow down.”
Examples
simple
“The mako shark is one of the fastest predators in the ocean.”
contextual
“Fishermen often target the mako shark for its high-quality meat and durable skin.”
complex
“The mako shark's ability to maintain a body temperature higher than the surrounding water allows it to remain active and predatory in cooler depths where other species would slow down.”
Real-World Examples
“If the predator had the proportions of today’s mako sharks or lemon sharks—rather than great whites, as previously assumed—the prehistoric sharks could have been 80 feet long.”