Why are Sharks import to the ocean's ecosystem

What is an apex predator?

• Apex predators are animals that rely on other predators for survival.
• An apex predator is a top predator in an ecosystem that has no natural enemies.
• An apex predator is a species that is always at the bottom of the food chain.
• Apex predators are herbivores that feed on plants.

Why are sharks important to the ocean's ecosystem?

• Sharks are important to the ocean's ecosystem because they help maintain the balance of marine life as apex predators.
• Sharks have no impact on the population of other marine species.
• Sharks are primarily herbivores that feed on seaweed.
• Sharks are only important for their commercial value to fisheries.

What material is a shark's skeleton made of?

• Calcium

• Cartilage

• Keratin

• Bone

What is the shape of most sharks' bodies?

• Flat

• Square

• Torpedo-shaped

• Round

What is the largest species of shark?

• Bull Shark

• Great White Shark

• Tiger Shark

• Whale Shark

What is the texture of a shark's skin?

• Rough

• Slimy

• Smooth

• Soft

How many teeth can a shark go through in its lifetime?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 50,000

​ Without sharks to regulate populations, prey numbers would increase and outcompete other species.

• Loss of Balance

• Loss of Diversity

• Loss of Habitats

• Loss of Food

 Sharks help maintain healthy reefs by eating species that prey on coral. 

• Loss of Balance

• Loss of Diversity

• Loss of Habitats

• Loss of Food

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Sharks help maintain species diversity by eating the sick and weak, and by keeping other predators in check.

• Loss of Balance

• Loss of Diversity

• Loss of Habitats

• Loss of Food