Parts of a shark
What acts as a steering wheel and brake on a shark?
Pectoral fin
How does a shark find food?
Vibration detection
Why do tiger sharks possess stripes?
Camouflage
What type of waters would a tiger shark typically be drawn to?
tropical/sub tropical
What is the skeleton of a shark made of?
Cartilage
Sharks skin feels like sandpaper, why?
dermal denticles
What time of the day do tiger sharks prefer to hunt?
Tiger sharks are nocturnal hunters
Why would a tiger shark leave its habitat?
Food supply, climate and reproduction
What fin helps the shark turn quickly?
Dorsal fin
Why are sharks teeth special?
They are replaceable
Do tiger sharks like company?
No typically tiger sharks are solitary but will socialise
Do tiger sharks migrate?
Yes, according to seasonal changes and food supply
How many rows of teeth do sharks typically have?
between 5 to 15 rows (300)
Why are sharks cartilaginous skeletons special?
They can expand, move and shrink when needed
What is a tiger sharks' favourite food?
Turtle
Name 3 places you might find tiger sharks
Australia, Pacific Islands, India, Japan, Africa, North and South America and the Caribbean
what is the smallest shark?
The dwarf lanternshark
What is electroreception?
Sensors on the snout of a shark
How many human tiger shark attacks have occurred globally?
Over 130
Who is the largest tiger shark?
Kamakai