Great White Sharks in Aquariums Quiz

Why are great white sharks not commonly found in aquariums?

• They are too expensive to maintain.

• They do not survive well in tanks.

• They are too small to be displayed.

• They are not interesting to visitors.

What happened during the 2004 attempt to keep a great white shark in an aquarium?

• The shark thrived and reproduced.

• The shark became stressed and was released.

• The shark was never released.

• The shark lived for several years.

What is a major reason great white sharks need to keep swimming?

• To avoid predators.

• To maintain their body temperature.

• To find food.

• To push oxygen-rich water over their gills.

How does the limited space in aquariums affect great white sharks?

• It helps them relax.

• It improves their hunting skills.

• It makes them more aggressive.

• It causes them to become stressed.

Why do great white sharks often refuse to eat in captivity?

• They prefer live prey over dead fish.

• They are not provided with enough food.

• They are too busy swimming.

• They are allergic to the food given.

What is a unique feature of great white sharks that helps them detect electric signals?

• Their dorsal fin.

• Their large eyes.

• Their ampullae of Lorenzini.

• Their sharp teeth.

What is a potential issue with the artificial environment of aquariums for great white sharks?

• It creates unnatural electric signals.

• It is too dark for them.

• It is too cold.

• It is too noisy.

What is the ethical concern regarding keeping great white sharks in captivity?

• They are too expensive to feed.

• Their population is shrinking.

• They are too dangerous to handle.

• They are not interesting to study.

What classification is given to great white sharks due to their declining numbers?

• Endangered

• Vulnerable

• Least Concern

• Extinct

What was notable about the shark named Nicole?

• It was the first shark in an aquarium.

• It traveled over 20,000 km in 9 months.

• It was the largest shark ever recorded.

• It was the first shark to be tagged.