Sharks: Diversity, Threats, and Conservation Efforts

The video explores various shark species, from apex predators to filter feeders, highlighting their ancient origins predating dinosaurs. It discusses the threats faced by sharks today, particularly in the Coral Sea, due to illegal fishing driven by demand for shark fin soup. The Coral Sea's unique ecosystem is described, emphasizing its vulnerability despite healthy populations. The World Wildlife Fund's research efforts aim to better understand shark species and their behaviors, noting that some sharks are solitary while others form large schools. Sharks inhabit all oceans, commonly found up to depths of 2000 meters.

Which of the following is an example of an apex predator shark?

• Nurse shark

• Hammerhead shark

• Whale shark

• Basking shark

What is a significant threat to sharks in the Coral Sea?

• Overfishing of other species

• Climate change

• Pollution

• Illegal fishing for shark fins

Why is the Coral Sea considered vulnerable despite having healthy populations?

• It has a high number of predators

• It is overfished

• It is isolated

• It is heavily polluted

In which oceanic region are schools of hammerhead sharks known to gather?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Coral Sea

• Gulf of California

• Arctic Ocean

What is the maximum depth at which sharks are commonly found?

• 3000 meters

• 500 meters

• 1000 meters

• 2000 meters