They have a flattened head, which in most of the species resembles the head of a hammer. Hammerheads live in shallow tropical and warm temperate waters and have attacked people. Hammerhead shark Mako sharks are swift, powerful creatures. They are considered one of the best species of game fish among all the sharks. When hooked, a mako fights by leaping high into the air.
Most makos live in tropical and warm temperate waters.
Makos feed on such fish as bluefish, herring, mackerel, and swordfish. Makos have attacked small fishing boats as well as swimmers. They live among reefs in shallow tropical and subtropical waters. Unlike most species of sharks, the nurse shark can pump water over its gills. Therefore, it does not have to swim constantly and often lies motionless on the sea bottom.