Shortfin mako sharks are members of the Lamnidae family, and interestingly enough, they grow at a rate that is two times faster than some of the other species in that family. .... Female shortfin mako sharks conduct reproduction in an Ovoviviparous nature after they have reached a length of at least 9 feet (3 m). read more
While mating in sharks has been rarely observed, most species do it while they swim parallel to each other and the male inserts a clasper into female’s oviduct. Oviparity Sharks lay eggs in the ocean. Viviparity Very much like mammals, sharks have placental links with developing pups, nourish them and keep them until pups born fully functional. Ovoviviparity This is the most common reproduction method among sharks. read more
The shortfin mako shark is a sleek spindle shaped shark with a long conical snout. This shark has short pectoral fins and a crescent shaped caudal (tail) fin. There is a distinct caudal keel on the caudal base. Its second dorsal fin is much smaller than the first. read more
Reproduction. The shortfin mako shark is a yolk-sac ovoviviparous shark, giving birth to live young. Developing embryos feed on unfertilized eggs within the uterus during the 15- to 18-month gestation period. They do not engage in sibling cannibalism unlike the sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus). read more