Whale Sharks Quiz

What is the common name of Rhincodon typus?

• Tiger Shark

• Whale Shark

• Hammerhead Shark

• Great White Shark

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

• 100 years

• 70 years

• 50 years

• 20 years

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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 each whale shark that helps scientists identify them?

• Their size

• Their teeth

• Their spots and stripes

• Their fins

What material are whale shark skeletons made of?

• Bone

• Cartilage

• Calcium

• Keratin

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

• Blue whales

• Illegal hunting

• Pollution

• Large shipping vessels

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How many teeth does a whale shark's mouth have?

• Around 1,000

• Around 300

• Around 2,000

• Over 3,000