Sharks
Oceans
US Coastal Geography
Fish and Sea
100

A shark's skeleton is not made of bone, but of this material. 

Cartilage
100

Name the 4 most commonly known oceans.

Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic.

100

Name 4 states that border the Atlantic Ocean.

CT, NH, ME, RI, MA, NY, RI, NJ, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL

100

Name 2 mammals that live in the ocean. 

Dolphins, whales, seals, manatees, sea lions, sea otters, walrus

200

The smallest shark is the Dwarf Lantern Shark, which only grows up to about 6 inches. What is the name of the largest shark?

Whale

200

What is the largest ocean in the world?

The Pacific Ocean.

200

Name 4 states that border the Pacific Ocean.

California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii

200

Despite its name, this type of "fish" is not technically a fish because it does not have a backbone. 

Starfish or Jellyfish
300

True or false? Sharks live in every ocean EXCEPT for the Arctic Ocean. 

False. Sharks live in every ocean. 

300

The deepest known area of the Earth's oceans is 11 km down and is known as the ________ trench. 

Mariana

300

Name 3 states that border the Gulf of Mexico.

Florida, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana

300

What type of fish are in our fountain?

Koi

400

How do sharks communicate?

Sharks communicate through body language, including zigzag swimming, head shaking, hunched backs, and head butts. 

400

In which ocean is the Bermuda Triangle located?

Atlantic

400

Which US state has the longest coastline?

Alaska

400

A League is an old unit of measurement that was used to measure distances at land and at sea. How many miles are in a league?

3 miles

500

Name 4 species of sharks. 

Hammerhead, Mako, White Tip, Great White, Whale Shark, Tiger, Bull, Nurse, Basking, Reef, Goblin, etc. 
500

Who became the first female to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932?

Amelia Earhart

500

Which New England state has the shortest coastline?

New Hampshire

500

This fish is the fastest known fish in the sea. It can swim at speeds of up to 68 mph. 

The Sailfish

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