Great White Sharks
Why are great white sharks called great white sharks?
Because they have white underbellies.
True or False: A shark can regrow teeth.
True
How many gill slits do sharks have?
Sharks have 5 to 7 gill slits.
How many kinds of sharks are dangerous?
Only about 50 of the 350 kinds of sharks are dangerous.
How did the Hammerhead Shark get its name?
Its wide head looks like a hammer.
True or False: The Great White Shark became famous because of the Jurassic Park movies.
False. The Jaws movies made the Great White Shark famous!
True or false: most sharks prefer cool waters.
False. Most sharks prefer warm waters.
How many different types of sharks are there
About 350 types
Which shark would allow you to grab its fins to go for a ride?
The Whale Shark.
Do Hammerhead Sharks prefer warm or cold water?
warm water
What animal do Great White Sharks fear?
Orcas/Killer Whales
Which shark has big yellow eyes, a flabby body, and a strange looking snout?
The Goblin Shark.
Shark skeletons are made of _______?
100% cartilage.
Which shark as a long, curved tail used to stun its prey?
The Thresher Shark.
How far apart are the eyes of a Hammerhead?
3 feet
About how long is a Great White Shark?
15 feet
How long can a Whale Shark get?
60 feet
What shark is the biggest fish in the ocean?
The whale shark.
Which shark gives off a greenish glow?
The Lantern Shark.
What is a Hammerhead Shark's favorite meal?
Stingray. It's sting doesn't hurt them so they swallow it whole.
What is a Great White Shark's favorite meal?
seals or sea lions
The strip of cells on the side of a shark's body that picks up sounds and movement is called ______?
The lateral line.
What helps a shark swim quickly?
What shark lived 60 million years ago and was the biggest ocean predator ever?
How long are Hammerhead Sharks?
20 feet long