Sharks by Bobbie Kalman 100 book Challenge

Using the Table of Contents, find the page that you read about baby sharks.

• 16

• 20

• 4

• 32

What is the name of the fin that pushes the shark through the water by moving from side to side?

• dorsal fin

• pectoral fin

• caudal fin

• denticles fin

How is the cartiliage in a shark different than bones in a fish?

• Human ears are made of cartilage.

• Most fish have skeletons made of cartilage.

• Cartilage is lighter and more flexible than bone.

• Bone is lighter than cartilage.

Who are the only threats as a predator (hunter) of the shark? Select 3

• other sharks

• octopus

• humans

• orcas

True or False: All sharks have large sharp teeth.

• true

• false

What are shark babies called?

• calves

• pups

• joey

Which sense(s) does a shark use for finding and killing prey?

• sound

• smell

• vibrations of the lateral line

• sight

• ALL of the senses

Which is the largest shark in the world?

• Killer Whale

• Whale Shark

• Great White Shark

• Hammerhead sharks

Scientists believe there are approximately how many species (different types) of sharks?

• 125

• 50

• 290

• 370

From page 26: Talking about Nurse Sharks:

They have two feelers, or barbels, which hang from either side of the mouth.

What are barbels as used in this sentence?

• two feelers

• nurse sharks

• weights for exercising

• shark lips