Shark Anatomy and Adaptations

Maryann, the education director at the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, introduces the concept of conservation and its importance in maintaining white sharks in the marine ecosystem. The video focuses on the external anatomy of sharks, including their fins, gills, and nares, and explains their functions. It also covers the role of fins in shark movement and stability, the unique features of shark teeth, and the evolutionary adaptations of different shark species. The video concludes with a discussion on shark camouflage and its role in survival.

What is the primary goal of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy?

• To relocate white sharks to different oceans

• To promote fishing of white sharks

• To ensure the conservation of white sharks

• To eliminate white sharks from the ecosystem

What do sharks use their nares for?

• Seeing

• Smelling

• Hearing

• Breathing

What is the function of the dorsal fin on a shark?

• To camouflage the shark

• To help the shark balance in the water

• To assist in breathing

• To detect prey

What is the purpose of the caudal fin in sharks?

• To camouflage the shark

• To generate thrust for forward movement

• To help the shark balance

• To assist in breathing

What are dermal denticles?

• Shark fins

• Shark teeth

• Shark gills

• Shark scales

What does the streamlined shape of a shark help with?

• Breathing

• Swimming quickly through water

• Camouflage

• Detecting prey

What is the primary function of a shark's pectoral fins?

• To camouflage the shark

• To detect prey

• To assist in breathing

• To help the shark steer and generate lift

How do sharks' teeth differ among species?

• Different species have different types of teeth based on their prey

• Sharks' teeth are used for breathing

• Sharks do not have teeth

• All sharks have the same type of teeth

What is the term for the process by which sharks have adapted over time?

• Revolution

• Evolution

• Involution

• Devolution

What is countershading in sharks?

• A type of prey

• A type of scale

• A type of camouflage

• A type of fin