Anatomy
What do sharks use their fins for?
Sharks use their fins for swimming, stability, and maneuvering in the water.
What is the largest shark in the world?
The Whale Shark
True or False: Sharks can only live in the ocean.
False.
Some sharks, like the Bull Shark, can live in both saltwater and freshwater.
True or False: Sharks are always dangerous to humans
Most sharks are not dangerous to humans. They are often misunderstood and typically avoid humans.
Where do most sharks live: in shallow or deep water?
Shallow water. Many sharks prefer shallow coastal areas, although some can live in deeper waters.
Which shark body part helps it breathe?
The gills
Which shark is famous for having a flat head?
The Hammerhead Shark
How many teeth do most sharks have at once?
Most sharks have around 50 to 300 teeth at once, depending on the species.
True or False: Sharks need to keep swimming to survive.
While some sharks must keep swimming to breathe, others can rest and actively pump water over their gills.
Which ocean is home to the largest number of shark species?
The Pacific Ocean.
What is the name of the large fin on the shark’s back?
The dorsal fin.
Which shark is known for being the fastest swimmer?
Bonus Question: (YOU CAN GET DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU ANSWER THE BONUS CORRECTLY): Up to how many miles can this shark swim?The Blacktip Shark
BONUS ANSWER: it can swim up to 25 mph.
Do sharks sleep, or do they keep moving?
Most sharks keep moving. They don’t sleep like humans, but some species do rest while still swimming.
True or False: Sharks are attracted to blood in the water.
True. Sharks can detect blood in the water from miles away, but they are not specifically attracted to human blood—it’s the scent of injured animals they are more drawn to.
True or False: Some sharks can live in freshwater.
DOUBLE POINTS: CAN SHARKS LIVE IN BOTH, SALTWATER AND FRESHWATER?? IF YES, WHAT SHARK?
True.
The Bull Shark is known to live in both saltwater and freshwater.
How many gills do most sharks have?
Most sharks have five gills on each side, making a total of ten.
What is the name of the most famous shark in movies?
Jaws
What is the most common color of a shark’s belly?
Most sharks have a white or light-colored belly (countershading), which helps them blend in with the light from the surface when viewed from below.
True or False: Sharks can only swim in cold water.
DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU CAN GIVE AN EXAMPLE
False. Sharks live in both warm and cold waters, depending on the species.
For example, the Great White Shark prefers colder waters, but the Whale Shark thrives in warm tropical waters.
What type of environment do Reef Sharks usually live in?
Coral reefs. Reef Sharks are often found around coral reefs in tropical and subtropical waters.
What’s the name of the special organ sharks have to detect electricity in the water?
The ampullae of Lorenzini.
Which shark species is known for being the most dangerous to humans?
The Great White Shark
What is the average life expectancy of a Great White Shark?
The average life expectancy of a Great White Shark is around 70 years.
True or False: A shark can’t drown because it has gills.
True. Sharks breathe through their gills, so they don’t drown like mammals. However, some sharks still need to swim to keep water moving over their gills to breathe.
Which shark species is known to migrate the longest distances?
The Great White Shark. It can travel thousands of miles across oceans, following prey or water temperature changes.