How a Great White Shark Grows

What is the great white shark known for?

• Its size, power, and sharp teeth

• Its ability to fly

• Its colorful appearance

• Its slow speed

How do great white sharks begin their lives?

• By hatching from eggs

• By being born live

• By splitting from a parent

• By budding from coral

What must young great white sharks do to survive?

• Find food, avoid larger predators, and build their strength

• Stay close to their mother

• Sleep for long periods

• Change color

How long can great white sharks live according to scientists?

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 70 years

• 100 years

What happens to great white sharks as they age?

• They become more aggressive

• They grow larger and stronger

• They lose their teeth

• They become slower

What is the relationship between the way great white sharks are born and their chances of survival?

• Being born in the open ocean helps them avoid predators.

• They are protected by their mother after birth.

• Only the strongest pups survive before birth, which increases their chances later.

• Sharks that are born in groups are more likely to stay together and defend each other.

How does the shark’s behavior in the womb prepare it for life in the ocean?

• It teaches them how to swim in tight spaces.

• It shows they are gentle and social creatures.

• Competing with siblings makes them stronger and more independent.

• It allows them to rest before facing the challenges of the ocean.

What interaction occurs between the mother shark and her pups after birth?

• The mother protects the pups from danger.

• The pups follow their mother to learn how to hunt.

• The mother leaves the pups at a reef for safety.

• The pups must swim away to avoid being eaten by the mother.

What connection can be made between the sharks' early hunting experiences and their later success as predators?

• Early hunting teaches them how to work in groups.

• These experiences prepare them for the larger prey they’ll hunt as adults.

• It makes them stay in shallow waters as adults.

• It reduces their need to migrate in adulthood.

5. The text suggests that the interaction between a shark's size and its role in the ecosystem is:

• A. Larger sharks have a more significant impact on the ecosystem.

• B. Smaller sharks play a more crucial role in maintaining balance.

• C. Shark size does not affect its role in the ecosystem.

• D. All sharks, regardless of size, have the same role.