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?

They have sharp teeth that can easily kill Signup and view all the answers

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

They mistake humans for seals due to poor eyesight Signup and view all the answers

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

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

How do great whites typically approach seals when attacking them?

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

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

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

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

To gather information as well as to kill and eat. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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What is the primary focus of the passage?

How did Craig Rogers react when he saw the great white shark?

According to the passage, what is the likelihood of being killed by a great white shark?

How does the passage describe the ability of a great white shark to kill?

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

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

How do great whites typically approach seals when attacking them?

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

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

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

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