9 Questions
Match the following facts about sharks:
Sharks have been around for more than 400 million years = True Whale sharks can grow to more than 55 feet = True Sharks have skeletons made from bone = False Sharks have mouths lined with one row of teeth = False
Match the following statements with the correct behavior of sharks:
Some species of sharks are solitary = True Lemon sharks congregate in groups to socialize = True All species of sharks migrate vast distances = False All species of sharks hang out in groups = False
Match the following descriptions with the correct shark anatomy:
Sharks have five to seven gill slits on each side of their heads = True Dwarf lantern sharks can grow to more than 55 feet = False Sharks have teeth that fall out and grow back on a routine basis = True Sharks' teeth are all the same size and shape = False
Match the following with their primary threat to shark populations:
Overfishing = Responsible for drastic declines in shark populations Rising water temperatures and coastal development = Contributing to shrinking populations by destroying habitats Shark finning = Cutting the fins off live sharks and dumping them back into the ocean Human population = Resulting in increased shark attacks
Match the following with their primary prey:
Most sharks = Eat smaller fish and invertebrates Larger shark species = Prey on seals, sea lions, and other marine mammals Humans = Not on a shark's menu for consumption Beachgoers = Have a rare chance of being bitten by a shark
Match the following with their impact on ocean health:
Sharks = Critical for ensuring a balanced food web as top predators Overfishing = Causing a drop in shark numbers which is bad for ocean health Mangroves and coral reefs destruction = Contributing to shrinking shark populations by destroying habitats Rising water temperatures = Affecting the breeding, hunting, and protection of young shark pups
Match the following with their reasons for shark attacks on humans:
Curiosity = One of the reasons sharks bite humans Perceived threat = One of the reasons sharks bite humans Confusion with prey = One of the reasons sharks bite humans Hunger = Not a primary reason for shark attacks on humans
Match the following with their consequences of shark finning:
Sharks drown or bleed out = After fins are cut off live sharks and dumped back into the ocean Saving space on the boat = Purpose of cutting off fins during shark finning Avoiding surpassing fishing quotas = Reason for cutting fins off live sharks and dumping them back into the ocean Valuable part of a shark = The fins which are mostly used for making shark fin soup
Match the following with their rarity in interactions with sharks:
Shark attacks on beachgoers = Exceedingly rare with only a one in 11.5 million chance Shark attacks on fishermen = Not mentioned as common interactions with sharks Human consumption by sharks = Not on a shark's menu for consumption Shark attacks on marine mammals = Some larger species prey on seals, sea lions, and other marine mammals
Explore the complexity and diversity of sharks beyond their portrayal in pop culture. Learn about their evolution, anatomy, and the wide range of species with varying diets and behaviors.
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