Critter Cam Deployment and Shark Behavior

Greg Marshall, the inventor of Critter Cam, recounts his first expedition to deploy the camera on a shark. The mission, initially straightforward, turned dangerous when a shark attacked, injuring a team member, Nick. Despite the incident, the team decided to complete the project, marking the first successful Critter Cam deployment on a wild animal. The experience taught valuable lessons about wildlife research and safety.

What is the primary purpose of the Critter Cam?

• To track the migration patterns of animals

• To observe animal behavior in their natural habitat

• To monitor the health of marine life

• To capture high-resolution images of wildlife

What was the initial plan for deploying the Critter Cam on the shark?

• To use a drone for deployment

• To control the shark underwater and attach it

• To deploy it from a boat

• To attach it while the shark was in a tank

What caused the shark to attack during the deployment?

• The shark was injured by another animal

• The shark was provoked by loud noises

• The shark was hooked in the mouth

• The shark was startled by a sudden movement

How did Nick manage to free himself from the shark's grip?

• He wiggled his leg out when the shark's jaw opened

• He was pulled away by another diver

• He used a knife to cut the shark

• He punched the shark repeatedly

What was the immediate reaction of the local fishermen after the attack?

• They jumped into the water to help

• They called for emergency services

• They tried to capture the shark again

• They screamed that Nick was dead

What decision was made regarding the shark after Nick was taken care of?

• To euthanize the shark

• To release the shark back into the ocean

• To complete the Critter Cam deployment

• To transport the shark to an aquarium

What was the outcome of the first successful Critter Cam deployment?

• It was stolen by poachers

• It provided valuable data on shark behavior

• It was featured in a documentary

• It malfunctioned and was lost

What was the main reason for continuing the project despite the accident?

• To fulfill a contractual obligation

• To gain media attention

• To honor the shark's role in the research

• To prove the Critter Cam's effectiveness

How did Greg Marshall feel about working with sharks after the incident?

• He was more cautious but continued his work

• He became fearful and avoided the ocean

• He focused on other marine animals

• He decided to stop working with sharks

What did Greg Marshall emphasize about his experience with sharks?

• He wanted to train others to avoid similar incidents

• He regretted ever working with sharks

• He learned to be more careful in future endeavors

• He decided to focus on land animals