1. a large, fast-swimming shark with a pointed snout, found in warm seas

Examples

• The mako is one of the fastest sharks in the ocean.
• Fishermen prize the mako for its speed and fighting ability.
• A mako can reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour.
• The shortfin mako is more common than the longfin mako.
• We spotted a mako while deep-sea fishing off the coast.
• The mako’s streamlined body makes it an efficient predator.