How much do you know about the great white shark?

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Wat is de kleur van de buik van de grote witte haai?

Wit

Wat is de gemiddelde levensduur van de grote witte haai?

73 jaar

Wat is countershading?

Een camouflagepatroon dat het moeilijk maakt om haaien van bovenaf en van onderaf te zien

Wat is de snelheid waarmee de grote witte haai kan zwemmen?

40 km/h

Waarvoor worden de vinnen en tanden van de grote witte haai nog steeds gejaagd?

Medicinale doeleinden

Wat is het speciale orgaan in de neus van de grote witte haai?

Een elektroreceptorisch orgaan

Welke van deze dieren is geen prooi voor de grote witte haai?

Walvissen

Wat is de vorm van de borstvinnen van de grote witte haai?

Driehoekig

Wat is de vorm van de tanden van de grote witte haai?

Driehoekig

Wat is de vorm van het lichaam van de grote witte haai?

Cilindrisch

Study Notes

  • The great white shark has a massive, cylindrical body and blunt snout, with a wide mouth and triangular teeth.
  • It has a long, high first dorsal fin and broad, sickle-shaped pectoral fins.
  • Its colouration is bluish-grey on the back, fading to white on the belly, with a sharp contrast between the two.
  • The great white shark is countershaded, which makes it difficult to see from both above and below.
  • They are warm-blooded and can swim at speeds of up to 40 km/h.
  • Great white sharks can travel long distances and live up to 73 years.
  • They hunt large prey such as tuna, swordfish, seals, and sea lions, and can detect blood in 4.6 million litres of seawater.
  • They have a special organ in their nose that detects electromagnetic impulses of prey.
  • Great white sharks are protected in many countries, but are still hunted for their fins and teeth.
  • They have been the subject of many movies and are a popular attraction for tourists in some areas.

How much do you know about the mighty great white shark? Test your knowledge with our quiz and discover fascinating facts about their unique physiology, hunting habits, and lifespan. From their impressive speed to their special sensory organs, this quiz will challenge your understanding of one of the ocean's most feared predators. Don't miss out on the chance to learn about this iconic creature and its conservation status in different parts of the world. Dive in and take the quiz today!

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