The Amazing Leaping Skills of Shortfin Makos

One of the most spectacular sights in the natural world is the shortfin maco's leaping ability They have been known to breach the water surface soaring high into the air in pursuit of prey __silence While shortfin marcos are a vital part of the marine ecosystem their populations are facing increasing pressure from overfishing and habitat degradation Despite their fearsome reputation shortfin marcos are not inherently aggressive towards humans