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external anatomies of a dogfish shark

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

where is the caudal fin located?

a)

at the snout

b)

on the back

c)

at the tail

d)

on the underside

2.

what is the purpose of the lateral line?

a)

to camouflage the shark

b)

to help sense movement in the water

c)

to filter water

d)

to help the shark eat

3.

how many dorsal fins does a shark have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

4

d)

8

4.

how many total fins do dogfish sharks have in total?

a)

2

b)

6

c)

3

d)

7

5.

how many shark species are there?

a)

100

b)

500

c)

400

d)

410

6.

what are the fins located near the chest called?

a)

front fins

b)

pectoral fins

c)

steering fins

d)

pelvic fins

7.

shark's eyes are very similar to that of a

a)

man

b)

cat

c)

dolphin

d)

cow

8.

what purpose does the spiracle serve?

a)

it allows the shark to hear

b)

it allows the shark to breathe

c)

it pushes out water

d)

it sucks in plankton for it to eat

9.

about how long can a dogfish shark get?

a)

2 feet

b)

6 feet

c)

20 feet

d)

45 feet

10.

what liquid is stored in the fin spines?

a)

blood

b)

water

c)

nothing, they just poke you

d)

none of the above

11.

sharks can move their

a)

lower jaw

b)

upper jaw

c)

both jaws

d)

neither jaws

12.

the most dangerous sharks are

a)

dogfish shark

b)

bull shark

c)

whale shark

d)

mako shark

13.

how many people die from sharks every year?

a)

11

b)

20

c)

37

d)

10