Shark and Megalodon Quiz

What was the primary diet of the Megalodon?

• Seaweed and plankton

• Whales and turtles

• Small fish and crustaceans

• Coral and algae

How long could a Megalodon live according to fossil evidence?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 150 years

What is the closest living relative to the Megalodon?

• Whale shark

• Great white shark

• Tiger shark

• Hammerhead shark

How many lines of teeth do sharks generally have?

• 1 to 3

• 5 to 15

• 20 to 25

• 30 to 35

Why do sharks need to keep swimming even when they sleep?

• To find food

• To breathe and stay afloat

• To maintain body temperature

• To avoid predators

What material is a shark's skeleton made of?

• Bone

• Calcium

• Cartilage

• Silica

Which shark is known as the largest fish in the sea?

• Great white shark

• Hammerhead shark

• Whale shark

• Tiger shark

How many species of sharks are there approximately?

• 600

• 400

• 200

• 100

What is a major threat to shark populations?

• Overfishing and habitat loss

• Increased ocean temperatures

• Lack of food

• Predation by larger fish

Why is it important to maintain shark populations in the ocean?

• They help balance marine ecosystems

• They are a tourist attraction

• They are a food source for humans

• They clean the ocean floor