Great White Shark Encounter
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What is the primary focus of the passage?

  • The hunting behavior of great white sharks
  • The misconceptions about great white sharks (correct)
  • The danger of great white sharks to humans
  • The frequency of great white shark attacks
  • How did Craig Rogers react when he saw the great white shark?

  • He remained calm and continued surfing
  • He hit the shark with his surfboard
  • He tried to touch the shark's eye
  • He accidentally cut his fingers on the shark's teeth (correct)
  • According to the passage, what is the likelihood of being killed by a great white shark?

  • Less likely than being struck by lightning (correct)
  • Impossible to determine from the passage
  • More likely than being struck by lightning
  • Equally likely as being struck by lightning
  • How does the passage describe the ability of a great white shark to kill?

    <p>They have sharp teeth that can easily kill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the common explanations for great white shark attacks according to the passage?

    <p>They mistake humans for seals due to poor eyesight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason to doubt that great whites mistake a person for a seal or sea lion?

    <p>Research shows that great whites can see-and identify seals very well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do great whites typically approach seals when attacking them?

    <p>They shoot up to the surface and bite with great force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do shark experts like Peter Klimley believe that great whites 'attack' humans?

    <p>Because they are actually curious animals that like to investigate things.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do shark experts believe great whites use their bite for, according to the passage?

    <p>To gather information as well as to kill and eat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest about why great whites bite surfboards, other objects, or even people?

    <p>They may be trying to learn what they are.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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