All About Sharks

This word means: The part of the body fish and other ocean animals use to breathe

• Gills

• Dorsal fin

• Ventral fin

This word means: A fin on the back, or top, of a fish or whale

• Gills

• Dorsal fin

• Ventral fin

This word means: Blending in with surroundings to make it difficult to be seen.

• Camouflage

• Sense

• Migrate

This word means: How we use our bodies to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel

• Camouflage

• Sense

• Migrate

This word means: To move from one area to another for a reason

• Camouflage

• Sense

• Migrate

This word means: A similar group of a type of animal

• Camouflage

• Sense

• Species

Which part of a shark's body is the most helpful for pushing through the water?

• Dorsal Fin

• Tail

• Teeth

How many different species of shark are there?

• Around 750

• Over 500

• Under 450

Why is it difficult for fish to see sharks swimming above them?

• Because a shark's white belly camouflages with the lighter color of surface water

• Because a shark's dark backside camouflages with the dark ocean floor

• Because a shark's fins are too small to be seen by fish

How do sharks breathe?

• They breathe through gills on their sides.

• They breathe through their nostrils.

• They breathe through their mouths.