Tiger Sharks and Their Behavior

Tiger Sharks and Their Behavior

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores the predatory nature of tiger sharks, focusing on their diet and the challenges of diving with them. Brock, an experienced diver, demonstrates safety measures and strategies for interacting with these sharks at Tiger Beach. The video concludes with a test of the sharks' bite force using a gauge.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges for tiger sharks when eating turtles?

Swimming fast enough to catch them

Avoiding other predators

Cracking their tough shells

Finding turtles in the ocean

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Brock's initial plan for the first dive?

To observe the sharks without the bite force gauge

To capture a shark for research

To feed the sharks

To measure the sharks' speed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Tiger Beach a significant location for divers?

It has the clearest water in the Bahamas

It is known for frequent shark interactions

It is a popular tourist destination

It is a protected marine reserve

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do tiger sharks behave when they sense food?

They ignore the food

They wait patiently for their turn

They become aggressive and competitive

They swim away from the divers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy does Brock use to manage the sharks during the dive?

He feeds them continuously

He guides them away from the bait

He avoids eye contact with them

He uses a net to keep them away

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern about the bite force of tiger sharks?

It can damage the bite force gauge

It is only effective on small prey

It is weaker than expected

It is not strong enough to break turtle shells