Investigating the Mysterious Whale Sharks of Mafia Island | National Geographic

What is the conservation status of whale sharks in the waters of Mafia Island, Tanzania?

• Endangered

• Threatened

• Vulnerable

• Least Concern

How do researchers determine the diet and location patterns of whale sharks?

• By observing their behavior from boats.

• By analyzing tissue samples for fatty acids.

• By tracking their movements with satellite tags.

• By interviewing local fishermen about their sightings.

Why do researchers believe the whale sharks stay near Mafia Island throughout the year?

• The water temperature is always ideal for them.

• There is a constant and abundant food supply.

• They are too young to migrate long distances.

• They are protected from predators in this area.

How do local fishermen use whale sharks to help with their fishing activities?

• They use whale sharks to scare away other predators.

• They follow whale sharks to find schools of smaller fish.

• They train whale sharks to herd fish into nets.

• They use whale sharks as a source of bait.