Bull Sharks and Their Habitats

In the world's largest mangrove swamp in the Bay of Bengal, villagers face frequent shark attacks while fishing. Sumitra shares her harrowing experience of losing a hand to a shark. Experts Rocky Strong and Fabian Cousteau investigate, suspecting bull sharks. They find evidence at a local market, confirming the presence of bull sharks. These sharks can live in freshwater, allowing them to give birth safely. Their behavior leads them upriver, sometimes clashing with humans seeking food.

What is the primary activity of villagers in the world's largest mangrove swamp?

• Collecting medicinal plants

• Mining for minerals

• Netting shrimp larvae

• Hunting for big game

What did Sumitra experience while fishing in the river?

• She saw a rare bird

• She found a treasure

• She was bitten by an animal

• She caught a large fish

Who are the two individuals investigating the underwater attacks?

• David Attenborough and Jane Goodall

• Steve Irwin and Bear Grylls

• Jacques Cousteau and Sylvia Earle

• Rocky Strong and Fabian Cousteau

Why do the researchers choose a specific spot to set their bait?

• It is a protected marine area

• It is a popular tourist spot

• It is where two major rivers converge

• It is the deepest part of the ocean

What do the researchers find at the market?

• A rare species of fish

• Two small sharks for sale

• A collection of seashells

• An ancient artifact

How do the researchers confirm the species of the sharks they find?

• By testing their DNA

• By observing their color

• By counting their teeth

• By measuring their length

What is Rocky's theory about bull sharks?

• They can live temporarily in freshwater

• They are herbivores

• They are extinct

• They are the largest sharks in the ocean

Why might bull sharks move further up rivers after giving birth?

• To migrate to the ocean

• To avoid human contact

• To find more food

• To escape predators

What advantage do bull sharks have in freshwater environments?

• They face less competition

• They are faster swimmers

• They can breathe air

• They can camouflage better

What is a potential consequence of both sharks and humans seeking food in the same waters?

• Decreased shark population

• Improved fishing techniques

• Dangerous clashes

• Increased tourism