Shark Science
What do sharks use to sense electrical fields?
Ampullae of Lorenzini
What is the name of the top fin on a shark’s back?
Dorsal fin
Which STEM job studies shark behavior and biology?
Marine Biologist
What is the largest shark species?
Whale Shark
What network airs Shark Week each summer?
Discovery Channel
What helps sharks stay buoyant instead of a swim bladder?
Their oily liver
What kind of skeleton do sharks have?
Cartilage
What kind of engineer might design underwater robots for tracking sharks?
Ocean Engineer or Robotics Technician
What shark has a wide, flat head shaped like a T?
Hammerhead Shark
What kind of teeth do sharks have?
Multiple rows that are constantly replaced
True or False: Sharks are mammals.
False
What are baby sharks called?
Pups
Who films and documents shark behavior underwater?
Underwater Wildlife Filmmaker
Which shark is known for high-speed swimming and leaping?
Mako Shark
What do some sharks do to “sleep” and still breathe?
Swim slowly to pass water over gills
What part of the ocean do most sharks live in?
Shallow coastal waters
What allows sharks to detect motion and vibrations in water?
Lateral line
Who tags sharks and tracks their movements for research?
Marine Ecologist or Shark Researcher
Which shark is dangerous and lives in both salt and fresh water?
Bull Shark
What is the name of the robot shark used in some documentaries?
SharkCam
What is a shark’s role in the food chain?
Apex predator
What structure behind the eyes helps some sharks breathe while resting?
Spiracles
Which career works on laws to protect endangered sharks?
Marine Conservation Policy Specialist
Which deep-sea shark has glowing organs and a long snout?
Goblin Shark
How old is the shark species in evolutionary terms?
Over 400 million years