Why Do Sharks Have Nostrils?

What is the main topic of the article?

• Where most sharks’ nares are located.

• Sharks’ many senses and how they are similar to, or different from, human senses.

• Why sharks have a better sense of hearing than humans do.

• How sharks locate and capture their prey.

What are shark nostrils called?

• Gills

• Nares

• Fins

• Sacs

How do sharks breathe?

• Through their nostrils

• Through their gills

• Through their mouths

• Through their skin

What part of a shark's brain is larger compared to humans?

• The part that interprets smells

• The part that controls movement

• The part that regulates breathing

• The part that processes sight

What helps sharks find food?

• Their sense of taste

• Their sense of sight

• Their sense of smell

• Their sense of touch

What is the lateral line in sharks?

• A part of their fins

• A part of the nasal sac

• A group of fluid-filled sacs under their skin

• A part of their gills

What can the lateral line detect?

• Pressure changes

• Light changes

• Temperature changes

• Electromagnetic fields

What is another sense that sharks have which humans do not?

• Electric sense

• Thermal sense

• Magnetic sense

• Chemical sense

What do sharks use to detect electromagnetic fields?

• Their gills

• Their lateral line

• Their fins

• Their electric sense

What is a synonym for the word 'nares'?

• Receptors

• Ears

• Nostrils

• Noses