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The video explores the fascinating world of sharks, detailing their history, anatomy, and diverse species. It delves into their unique senses and life cycle, highlighting the challenges they face from birth to adulthood. The video also examines the various habitats sharks occupy and their movement patterns. As apex predators, sharks have developed efficient hunting techniques, but they face significant threats from human activities, including overfishing and habitat destruction. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting sharks to aid in their conservation.

How long have sharks ruled Earth's oceans?

• 200 million years

• 450 million years

• 100 million years

• 300 million years

What is the main reason sharks have been successful for so long?

• Their colorful appearance

• Their ability to live on land

• Their perfectly adapted bodies for life in the sea

• Their ability to fly

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What is the world's biggest shark?

• Hammerhead Shark

• Whale Shark

• Tiger Shark

• Great White Shark

What are baby sharks called?

• Calves

• Kittens

• Pups

• Cubs

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How do some shark species like cat sharks come into the world?

• Develop in pouches

• Hatch from eggs

• Born live from female sharks

• Grow on coral reefs

Where do bull sharks prefer to live?

• Cold water

• Warm water

• Freshwater lakes

• Deep ocean trenches

What is unique about thresher sharks?

• They can fly

• They live in freshwater

• They have a long tail used to stun prey

• They are the smallest sharks

What do mako sharks primarily hunt?

• Plankton

• Seaweed

• Shellfish

• Swimming prey in open water

Why do great white sharks sometimes bite surfers?

• They are playing

• They are curious

• They are defending their territory

• They mistake them for seals

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How many sharks are killed by fishermen each year?

• 10 million

• 50 million

• 100 million

• 200 million

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