Shark Anatomy

What unique ability does the bull shark have?

• Survive in freshwater

• Swim at high altitudes

• Change color for camouflage

• Live in extreme cold temperatures

What is the largest fish species in the world?

• Great white shark

• Whale shark

• Hammerhead shark

• Bluefin tuna

What is the role of the liver in a shark's anatomy?

• Buoyancy and energy storage

• Digestion of food

• Regulation of blood pressure

• Production of red blood cells

What is the term for the protective covering of a shark's skin?

• Scales

• Dermal denticles

• Fins

• Gills

Which shark is known for its long, slender body and unique hunting technique?

• Hammerhead shark

• Great white shark

• Thresher shark

• Bull shark

What is the tail fin of a shark called?

• Dorsal fin

• Pectoral fin

• Caudal fin

• Anal fin

What is the primary diet of most shark species?

• Herbivorous, primarily feeding on seaweed and algae

• Carnivorous, primarily feeding on fish and marine mammals

• Omnivorous, feeding on both plants and animals

• Planktivorous, primarily feeding on plankton

Which fin is responsible for steering and balance in sharks?

• Dorsal fin

• Pectoral fin

• Caudal fin

• Anal fin

What is the function of the dorsal fin in sharks?

• Stability and balance while swimming

• Regulating body temperature

• Assisting in hunting prey

• Providing buoyancy in water

What type of fin is located on the underside of a shark?

• Dorsal fin

• Pectoral fin

• Pelvic fin

• Caudal fin