This does not happen all the time, and you may see a mako swimming amongst the blue sharks, with a noticeably different swimming pattern. When not chasing something, blue sharks swim in a relaxed serpentine manner. A blue can swim inches below the surface and not leave surface tracks. When close to the surface on flat calm days, makos may make noticeable swirls in the water while changing direction. This is noticeable if they zigzag by a float, or around a shallow set bait.
Makos swim in an aggressive militaristic manner .
They are always on the move, looking , pacing and dominating the slick. Makos are bullies, and you can instinctively sense it. They are always on a mission, and it is reflected in their swimming pattern. They are not happy campers. Inexperienced people often think they are seeing two different makos around the boat because the mako can move to a new location so quickly.