Sharks

Which shark is the fastest in the ocean?

• Great White shark

• Mako shark

• Blue shark

• Tiger shark

How do scientists determine the age of a shark?

• count the Ampullae of Lorenzini on the shark

• estimate by the girth of the shark

• measure the shark from the fin to the tail

• count the rings on the shark 's vertebrae

Match the following sharks with their descriptions.

• The largest of all sharks, known for its gentle nature and filter-feeding habits.

• Great White Shark

• Known for its aggressive nature and presence in warm, shallow waters.

• Whale Shark

• Recognizable by its striped pattern, found in many tropical and temperate waters.

• Tiger Shark

• Famous for its size and power, often featured in movies and documentaries.

• Bull Shark

Sharks have existed for approximately how long?

• 350 million years

• 10,000 years

• 1 million years

• 10 million years

How much of our earth is covered in water?

• 10%

• 75%

• 70%

• 100%

Animals live in the coral reefs: (a)  

• Yes
• No

What is the biggest animal in the ocean?

• Blue Whale

• Whale Shark

• Fungi

• Great white Shark

The Whale Shark is a (a)   .

• Whale
• Shark

How many different types of sharks are the in the oceans?

• over 7,000

• over 500

• over 400

• over 1,000

Why do we need ocean water?

• absorb carbon-dioxide and reduce climate change.

• Create the water cycle

• Home to fish

• to breathe

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