Great Hammerhead Shark Exploration

What is a unique characteristic of great hammerhead sharks compared to other species?

• They are the smallest species of hammerhead.

• They are primarily found in freshwater.

• They tend to be more solitary and grow larger.

• They are known for their social behavior.

What tool did the team use to gather information on the presence of hammerhead sharks?

• Sonar equipment

• Baited Remote Underwater Video stations (BRUVs)

• Underwater drones

• Satellite tracking devices

Why is it important to study large great hammerhead sharks?

• They are the fastest swimmers among sharks.

• They play a crucial role as apex predators in the ecosystem.

• They have unique migration patterns.

• They are the most aggressive species.

What is the significance of tiger sharks in French Polynesia according to marine biologist Kori Garza?

• They are the largest species of sharks.

• They are the most commonly found sharks in the world.

• Their presence indicates a thriving ecosystem.

• They are the most dangerous predators in the ocean.

What unique behavior was observed among the juvenile tiger sharks in the lagoon?

• They hunt alone and avoid other sharks.

• They migrate to deeper waters during the day.

• They only feed on small fish.

• They form packs and hunt together.

What innovative method did Kori and Andy use to study the behavior of juvenile tiger sharks?

• They tagged the sharks with GPS devices.

• They used sonar to map the lagoon.

• They attached cameras to the sharks' fins.

• They used drones to track the sharks from above.

What was the initial reaction of the divers when they encountered the great white shark near the whale carcass?

• They called for help from nearby boats.

• They ignored the shark and continued their dive.

• They were excited and eager to capture footage.

• They were terrified and immediately left the water.

What was the significance of the bull shark named Big Bull?

• She was known for her aggressive behavior towards humans.

• She was the first bull shark to be tagged with a satellite tracker.

• She was believed to be the largest living bull shark.

• She was the smallest bull shark ever recorded.

What technology did researchers use to locate sharks in the murky waters of the Indian River Lagoon?

• Thermal imaging

• Blueprint Subsea Oculus Sonar

• Satellite tracking

• Infrared cameras

What unique behavior might oceanic whitetip sharks exhibit to find prey?

• Camouflaging with the ocean floor

• Using pilot whales to locate food

• Communicating with dolphins

• Hunting in packs