Whale Sharks and the Yucatan Peninsula

What natural event coincides with the gathering of whale sharks in the Gulf of Mexico?

• The migration of sea turtles

• The blooming of coral reefs

• The spawning of tuna

• The arrival of monsoon rains

What is the primary diet of the whale shark?

• Small fish and squid

• Seaweed and algae

• Crustaceans and mollusks

• Plankton and fish eggs

How does the whale shark feed?

• By hunting small fish

• By grazing on seaweed

• By filter feeding

• By scavenging dead animals

Why is the whale shark considered a threatened species?

• Due to habitat loss

• Because of overfishing for its meat and fins

• Due to pollution in the oceans

• Because of climate change

What message does the video convey about whale sharks?

• They are ancient creatures that need protection

• They are rapidly increasing in number

• They are dangerous predators

• They are a nuisance to fishermen