Whale Sharks
How many teeth do they have?
3,000
Are humans part of a sharks diet?
No!
What is it called when a group of hammerheads are together?
Schoots or shoals
What do electroreceptor organs do?
They detect weak electric fields to catch their prey
What are they hunted for?
Their liver, meat, and fins
How do they fight for a dead whale carcass?
A tail slapping contest on top of the water
How many years is their life span?
20-30 years
What are the black spots near the eyes, nose, and mouth?
The ampullae of Lorenzi or electroreceptor organs
Do adult whale sharks need the white dots on their back?
No
How do you get bit by a shark?
By provoking it
Name 3 or more things that they eat.
Fish of any type, stingrays, squid, octopus, and crustaceans.
TRUE OR FALSE: Sharks can see colors and in the dark
TRUE
Where do whale sharks live?(6 places)
Brazil, Chile, Australia, Hawaii, New York, and Japan
Name 3 or more things a Great white shark eats
Seals, other sharks, dolphins, sword fish, tuna, and whale carcasses
How much do they weigh?
500-1,000 lbs
Why does shark skin feel like sandpaper.
They are made up of tiny teeth or placoid scales
What was the comparison to the teeth in the presentation?
Half a grain of rice.
How many teeth can they grow up to in their lifetime?
20,000
What is their scientific name?
sphyrnidae
What does ELASMOBRANCHS mean?
Fish made of cartilaginous tissue.