Mako or Great White Shark? Video courtesy of @abc4explore Follow @creatures_of_the_deep_ for more! It can be hard to tell when they are so close! Makos and Great Whites are very closely related, both species being members of the Lamnidae Family of Sharks. This Family of sharks is characterized by their speed and power, with their members being the fastest sharks in the ocean! The Mako takes first place at over 45 mph, while the Great White is slower, topping out at 35 mph. While the Mako is fast

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