Great White Sharks

How many individuals are usually in a litter of great white sharks?

• Two to three

• Four to seven

• Eight to ten

• More than ten

At what length do female great white sharks become longer than males?

• 1.2 meters

• 2 meters

• 3 meters

• 6 meters

What is the approximate weight of a great white shark at a length of six meters?

• 500-1000 kilograms

• 1000-2000 kilograms

• 2000-3000 kilograms

• 3000-4000 kilograms

What is the purpose of the heat generated by the muscles of a great white shark?

• To maintain a stable temperature

• To warm up the ambient water

• To keep the core temperature higher

• To increase muscle strength

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What do great white sharks primarily feed on?

• Fish

• Seals

• Whale carcasses

• Blubber-rich seals and whale carcasses

When are great white sharks blind?

• When they're born

• When they're taking a bite

• When they're hunting in low visibility

• When their eyes roll back into their head

At what length do great white sharks start eating sea mammals?

• 1 meter

• 1.5 meters

• 2 meters

• 2.5 meters

What is the gestation period of a great white shark?

• Six months

• Twelve months

• Eighteen months

• Twenty-four months