Mako Sharks: The fastest shark in the sea is also one of the favourites: it has a beautiful cobalt blue dorsal surface which rapidly transforms into silvery white flanks making for a very handsome creature indeed. Growing to 4.45m (14ft) this is truly the king of the open ocean.

They are never seen in very large numbers and tend to inhabit deeper waters than the great white. Makos swim at the high speeds, propelling itself through the water with short strokes of its thick, powerful tail that allows them to catch tuna or to jump clear from the water.

"Stories abounded that Makos are terrifying creatures that would rip us apart if we entered the water without a shark cage or steel suit. Contrary to this believe, even under baited situations we do not feel threatened by them; however we are always respectful of the latent potential they reserve for normal prey items."