Sharks
Marine Life
Finding Nemo
Beach/Ocean Safety
100

This is the number of bones found in a shark's body 

What is 0! Instead of bone, sharks have a skeleton made out of cartilage

100

This slow-moving marine mammal is often called a “sea cow”

What is a manatee

100

This is the body part Nemo was born with that’s smaller than the other, giving him his nickname

What is his right fin

100

This beach warning flag indicates dangerous surf and/or strong currents

What is a red flag

200

This is the name given to a baby shark

What is a pup! 

200

What is the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of reaching speeds of nearly 70mph (112 kmph)

What is a sailfish

200

This forgetful blue tang fish suffers from short-term memory loss and helps Marlin on his journey

Who is Dory

200

Aside from drowning, this is one of the biggest health risks beachgoers face on a hot day 

What is dehydration (heat exhaustion or stroke also acceptable)

300

Approximately this many people worldwide are killed by sharks in a typical year

What is 5 to 10 people? 

300

This fish is often called the ‘king of the reef’ and is known for its mane-like fins and venomous spines

What is the LionFish?

300

This group of sharks, led by Bruce, holds meetings with the motto ‘Fish are friends, not food'

What is the shark support group (or ‘Fish Friendly Sharks’)

300

If caught in this, the safest response is to swim parallel to shore until you're free

What is a rip current 

400

Instead of a swim bladder like most fish, sharks reply on this large, oil-filled organ to help them stay buoyant

What is the liver  

400

This marine creature is responsible for creating much of Earth’s oxygen through microscopic photosynthesis in the oceans

What is a phytoplankton?

400

This is the name of the address/street where the dentist’s office fish tank is located, which the fish use to plan their escape to the ocean

What is P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney

400

If the ocean suddenly recedes much farther than normal, this is what you should do immediately

What is move to higher ground (or evacuate to higher ground)

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