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Worksheetsexternal anatomies of a dogfish shark
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 12mins
where is the caudal fin located?
at the snout
on the back
at the tail
on the underside
what is the purpose of the lateral line?
to camouflage the shark
to help sense movement in the water
to filter water
to help the shark eat
how many dorsal fins does a shark have?
1
2
4
8
how many total fins do dogfish sharks have in total?
2
6
3
7
how many shark species are there?
100
500
400
410
what are the fins located near the chest called?
front fins
pectoral fins
steering fins
pelvic fins
shark's eyes are very similar to that of a
man
cat
dolphin
cow
what purpose does the spiracle serve?
it allows the shark to hear
it allows the shark to breathe
it pushes out water
it sucks in plankton for it to eat
about how long can a dogfish shark get?
2 feet
6 feet
20 feet
45 feet
what liquid is stored in the fin spines?
blood
water
nothing, they just poke you
none of the above
sharks can move their
lower jaw
upper jaw
both jaws
neither jaws
the most dangerous sharks are
dogfish shark
bull shark
whale shark
mako shark
how many people die from sharks every year?
11
20
37
10
