COVID Vaccine Could Affect Sharks

The video discusses the environmental impact of using shark liver oil, known as squalene, in COVID vaccines. It highlights the potential threat to shark populations, as many vaccine candidates use this oil. Alternatives like olive oil and sugar cane are available but are more costly. Conservationists fear that up to half a million sharks could be killed due to this demand.

What is the primary reason for the potential threat to sharks due to COVID vaccine production?

• The use of shark cartilage in vaccines

• The use of shark skin in vaccines

• The use of squalene from shark livers

• The use of shark fins in vaccines

Which of the following is NOT a vaccine that uses squalene?

• COVID vaccine

• Flu vaccine

• Malaria vaccine

• Polio vaccine

What are some alternative sources of squalene mentioned in the video?

• Coconut oil and palm oil

• Olive oil and sugar cane

• Corn oil and sunflower oil

• Soybean oil and canola oil

Why are alternative sources of squalene not widely used?

• They are more expensive

• They are not readily available

• They are less effective

• They are harmful to the environment

How many sharks do conservationists fear could be killed for vaccine production?

• Two million

• A quarter of a million

• Half a million

• One million