The mako shark may not be the biggest, but it is the fastest and one of the most ferocious of all the shark species. Capable of traveling as fast as 60 mph over sustained distances, the mako has been known to spring surprise attacks on humans, though it doesn’t prefer human flesh. Its favorite food is tuna, and its body has evolved to surpass the speed of its prey. Its tail is similar to the tuna’s, and its musculature is buried near the spine, unlike other sharks with muscles that run alongside the outer surface of the body. The result of this evolutionary refinement is super speed.
Anequim Project
Key Takeaways:
- The Anequim CEA-311 is a record-breaking, high-speed light-composite airplane, designed by professors and students at Brazil's CEA-UFMG, achieving 282 knots (324 mph).
- Named after the Portuguese word for the mako shark due to its sleek, speed-optimized design, Anequim set four FAI speed records and one time-to-climb record in its weight class.
- The project served as a powerful educational tool, motivating students through hands-on experience in advanced aerodynamic design, fabrication, and performance optimization.
- The CEA-UFMG team's expertise gained through such projects is also applied professionally, including assisting Red Bull Air Race champions with flight-path optimization and aerodynamic modifications.
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