* Cheetah: Can reach speeds of up to 70 mph (112 km/h) in short bursts.
* Mako Shark: Can reach speeds of up to 46 mph (74 km/h) in short bursts.
While the mako shark is one of the fastest sharks, it's still slower than the cheetah on land.
Who is faster - the mako shark or cheetah?
The cheetah is faster than the mako shark.