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4 schools use the "Makos" mascot.
Most common states: Florida (2), California (1), Alabama (1)
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Meet the Makos, a school mascot that's making waves in the USA, especially in Alabama. The term "Makos" refers to the shortfin mako shark, one of the fastest and most powerful sharks in the ocean. This mascot is all about embodying toughness and speed, which is perfect for schools that want to show off their competitive spirit ⚡. It's used by four schools, and its popularity per capita in Alabama is unmatched. Imagine having a mascot that symbolizes strength, agility, and a whole lot of fearlessness – that's what being a Mako is all about So, if you're part of a school with this fierce mascot, you can bet you're representing some serious aquatic power 🐦.
Hear how the Makos fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Makos banner across Florida. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Jordan Singh
Florida Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Alabama. With 1 schools per million residents, the Makos is part of daily conversations here.”
Jordan Lopez
Alabama Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Makos delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Riley Nguyen
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
4 schools in our database use the Makos mascot across 3 states.
The Makos shows up most in Florida (2), California (1), and Alabama (1). Al also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Makos as a Animal and Shark mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone.
High School programs adopt the Makos most often (2 schools). Elementary (1) and Other (1) also feature this mascot.