Shark Attacks
Do sharks hunt/purposefully attack humans?
No
Which shark has been made famous by the media?
Great White shark
True or false, do sharks have bones?
Nope
How many bones in the body?
206
Name three things that would make a shark more likely to attack you
Swimming in areas with their prepared prey
Swimming with injuries
Lots of splashing
Brightly colored swimsuits, or flashy objects like jewelry
Swimming at dusk or dawn
Provoking the shark
Which ocean animal is a close relative to the shark
Rays! They are the shark's 'cousin', sharing many of the same characteristics and high levels of intelligence.
Why are Great White sharks darker on the top and lighter from the bottom
Its camouflage to make it harder for prey to spot them from below and above
How many teeth is Paige missing
9
Every year (on average), how many sharks are killed by humans?
Over 100 million
(yes i know that this isn't a shark attack fact, but its a fact about the attack on sharks so fight me)
Which shark can live in both fresh and salt water
Bull shark
Why are hammerhead shark's heads shaped the way they are?
They use their head like a sensor to detect the electromagnetic fields of fish. (If you got close, I'll give it to you)
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension (if Curtis says its something different, then go with whatever he says)
Which three sharks are responsible for the majority of shark attacks?
Tiger, Bull, and Great White sharks
Which shark is known for its long tail (which is used as a whip to stun fish)?
Thresher shark
What is the strongest bite force (in psi) of a shark ever recorded?
Bonus points if you know which shark it belongs to
4,000 psi (I'll give it to you if you get within 500 of the answer)
Bonus points: Great White Shark
What is the national animal of Scotland
The unicorn (yes really)
How many people died last year due to unprovoked shark attacks?
2 (yes really, only two)
What is Paige's favorite type of shark?
White Tipped Reef Shark
Which direction to Great White sharks have difficulty seeing?
Directly up (this is part of the reason that surfers are attacked by great white sharks)
What is the name of the brother of Jared
Mahonri Moriancumer