I Survived the Shark Attack of 1916 - Backstory & Shark Facts

I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 is a book based on events that really happened.

• True

• False

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In 1916, most people believed that sharks were tame and would not attack people.

• True

• False

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About how many species of sharks are there?

• 100

• 350

• 1,000

• 500

Which type of shark is not known to attack humans?

• Tiger Shark

• Great White Shark

• Angel Shark

• Bull Shark

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According to experts the _______, is most dangerous to humans.

• tiger shark

• hammerhead shark

• great white shark

• bull shark

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More people die from snakebites each year than from shark attacks.

• True

• False

__________ is the number one shark attack state, with an average of about 30 shark attacks per year.

• Virginia

• North Carolina

• South Carolina

• Florida

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The Great White Shark is an endangered species.

• True

• False

Most sharks are killed for their _____.

• teeth

• tongue

• eyes

• fins

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According to the author of this book, which of the following things should be avoided to help prevent a shark attack? (You may click more than one answer.)

• swimming with a dog

• swimming in a group

• swimming alone

• wearing bright, flashy jewelry

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