Whale Sharks Quiz

What is the scientific name of the whale shark?

• Carcharodon carcharias

• Rhincodon typus

• Sphyrna mokarran

• Galeocerdo cuvier

What is the average life span of a whale shark in the wild?

• 100 years

• 70 years

• 50 years

• 20 years

What do whale sharks primarily feed on?

• Squid

• Plankton

• Seals

• Large fish

How much ocean water do whale sharks gulp each day?

• 1,000 gallons

• 5,000 gallons

• 10,000 gallons

• 20,000 gallons

What is unique about the spots and stripes on whale sharks?

• They are used for camouflage

• They change color with age

• They help in swimming faster

• They are unique to each individual

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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What material are whale shark skeletons made of?

• Cartilage

• Keratin

• Bone

• Calcium

Which of the following is NOT a threat to whale sharks?

• Natural predators

• Large shipping vessels

• Pollution

• Illegal hunting

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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How do whale sharks protect their eyes?

• With a special membrane

• By closing them while swimming

• With tiny teeth covering their eyeballs

• With a thick layer of skin