Sharks

What is the role of large shark species in ocean ecosystems?

• To provide food for humans
• To produce oxygen for marine life
• To create underwater habitats
• To control the population of other fish and sea creatures

What is the main reason for the depletion of shark numbers?

• Habitat destruction
• Overfishing
• Climate change
• Pollution

Have there been more shark attacks on people since the U.S. banned the hunting of great whites?

• No, there has been a decrease in attacks
• Yes, there has been a major increase in attacks
• No, there has been no change in the number of attacks
• Yes, there has been a slight increase in attacks

Why are shark fins in high demand?

• To sell as a souvenir
• To create shark tooth necklaces
• To use as a decoration
• To make a popular soup

Which of the following statements is true about most sharks?

• They are endangered species
• They are harmless to humans
• They are the largest predators in the ocean
• They are man-eaters

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What are some threats humans pose to sharks?

• Habitat destruction
• Pollution
• Climate change
• Overfishing

How many sharks are accidentally caught in fishing nets worldwide each year?

• Millions
• Billions
• Thousands
• Trillions

How many people were killed by sharks out of all the people who swam in the world's oceans last year?

• 100
• 1000
• 500
• 9

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What would happen if sharks disappeared from the ocean?

• The food chain would be disrupted
• The ocean would become cleaner
• The number of fish would increase
• The coral reefs would thrive

What is the message that Catherine Macdonald wants people to understand about sharks?

• Sharks are harmless and should be protected
• Sharks are dangerous and should be avoided
• Sharks are mysterious and should be studied
• Sharks are extinct and should be remembered

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