Understanding Shark Behavior and Safety

Understanding Shark Behavior and Safety

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Life Skills

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video discusses the fear of sharks and the rarity of attacks, highlighting that only a few species are dangerous. It explains that sharks may bite out of curiosity rather than hunger. The video provides survival tips for shark attacks, emphasizing targeting the shark's soft spots like eyes, gills, and nose to deter it.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following shark species is considered one of the most dangerous to humans?

Hammerhead Shark

Tiger Shark

Whale Shark

Nurse Shark

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people are attacked by sharks each year worldwide?

Around 200

More than 1000

About 500

Less than 100

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common reason sharks might bite humans?

To communicate with other sharks

To play with humans

Out of simple curiosity

To protect their territory

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if a shark attacks you?

Play dead

Swim away slowly

Go for the eyes

Splash violently

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is playing dead not a good strategy during a shark attack?

It confuses the shark

It attracts more sharks

It makes the shark more curious

It signals the shark to start feeding

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the shark should you target to deter it during an attack?

Its fins

Its tail

Its soft spots like eyes and gills

Its dorsal fin

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal after deterring a shark during an attack?

To reach the shore as fast as possible

To wait for help

To swim deeper into the ocean

To find a boat