Whale Sharks Quiz

What is the scientific name of the whale shark?

• Galeocerdo cuvier

• Rhincodon typus

• Sphyrna mokarran

• Carcharodon carcharias

What is the primary diet of whale sharks?

• Large fish

• Plankton

• Seals

• Squid

How long can whale sharks live in the wild?

• 50 years

• 30 years

• 100 years

• 70 years

What material are whale shark skeletons made of?

• Keratin

• Calcium

• Bone

• Cartilage

Which of the following is a threat to whale sharks?

• Seaweed

• Dolphins

• Coral reefs

• Large shipping vessels