Welcome to 'Shark Zone'...
As ZipShark loves sharks, this is a page dedicated just to them!
We'll give you some interesting facts about the shark, their habitat, and importantly how endangered they are in today's environment.
If you like what you see, keep coming back, as we'll keep adding more!
The whale shark
- The largest known Whale Shark is 62ft long (18.8 metres), and they can live up to 130 years!
- They are filter feeding carpet sharks and have HUGE mouths
- Luckily, they only feed on plankton and small fish!
- The Whale Shark's conservation status is 'endangered' meaning it is at risk of extinction.
- Whale shark numbers have declined drastically due to being illegally hunted for their skin, fins and oil.
Image credit: Indianoceanimagery
Shortfin Mako Shark
- The largest Shortfin Mako ever caught was 14.6ft (4.45m)
- The Shortfin Mako is one of the fastest sharks, travelling at speeds of 30mph and over
- They tend to feed on squid and fish in open water, where they spend most of their time
- They have the ability to raise their body temperature higher than the surrounding water, which assists with their high speed
- They are found Worldwide, including the UK, mainly off the Southern and Western Coasts
- Prized for their meat, skin and fins, Shortfins are hugely overfished
- The Shortfin Mako's conservation status is now 'endangered'
Image credit: Alessandro De Maddalena