Sharks Quiz

What type of animal is a shark?

• A type of fish

• A type of bird

• A type of mammal

• A type of reptile

Where do sharks live?

• Only in salt water oceans

• Only in fresh water lakes

• In oceans, and some rivers and lakes

• Only in rivers

Why can sharks be found in both salt water and fresh water environments?

• Because they are mammals

• Because they can adapt to different types of water

• Because they only eat plants

• Because they need to breathe air

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What does the name "Megalodon" mean?

• Giant Toothed

• Fast Swimmer

• Deep Diver

• Small Finned

During which time period did the Megalodon exist?

• 25-1.6 million years ago

• 100-50 million years ago

• 10,000-5,000 years ago

• 200-150 million years ago

Which of the following best describes the likely diet of the Megalodon?

• Whales

• Small fish

• Seaweed

• Crabs

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How wide and high were the jaws of a Megalodon?

• 6 feet wide and 7 feet high

• 2 feet wide and 3 feet high

• 10 feet wide and 12 feet high

• 1 foot wide and 2 feet high

How many rows of teeth did the Megalodon have?

• 3-5 rows

• 1 row

• 10-12 rows

• 6-8 rows

What material makes up a shark's skeleton?

• Bones

• Cartilage

• Shells

• Scales

Which of the following best describes the body shapes of most sharks?

• Most are flat

• Most are round

• Most are streamline

• Most are square