Seals and Sharks: Survival Strategies

A young seal pup finds itself in peril after venturing too close to the water's edge, attracting the attention of a shark. While pups can evade sharks temporarily, many encounters end fatally. Adult seals, however, have developed a strategy to deal with this threat. By banding together, they form a mob to harass and drive away the predator, despite the risks involved. This collective effort allows them to successfully overcome the shark.

What challenge does the pup face after straying too close to the edge?

• It encounters a shark.

• It discovers a hidden cave.

• It gets lost in the forest.

• It finds a new friend.

What percentage of seal encounters with sharks end negatively for the seals?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

What is required for the adult seals to confront the shark?

• A new strategy

• A lot of food

• A brave leader

• A safe hiding spot

How do the seals manage to deal with the shark?

• By swimming away quickly

• By hiding in the rocks

• By calling for help

• By working together as a group

What makes the seals' strategy risky when confronting the shark?

• Sharks can turn quickly.

• The water is too cold.

• The shark is too far away.

• The seals are too slow.