Redefining the Apex Predator: The Quest for the World's Largest Mako Shark

Discovery Channel's The Biggest Mako on Earth follows marine conservationist Kendall Burna as she investigates whether mako sharks off the California coast are exceeding their known size limits. Spurred by intriguing photo evidence of a potential 15-foot specimen, researchers explored how an abundant diet of protected marine mammals might be accelerating the species' growth. By utilizing creative, unconventional field tactics, the expedition captured unique interactions driven by the mako's high intelligence and electromagnetic sensory abilities. This groundbreaking journey offers viewers an exciting look at how modern exploration is reshaping our understanding of ocean predators.