Shark facts
how can you measure a shark based off its teeth?
every inch of the tooth is equal to 10 ft and that's how long the shark is
true or false: Rays are the most aggressive animals in the ocean
which shark has a rectangle for a head?
hammerhead shark
why is the manta ray also known as the devil fish?
because when fishermen would see it in the water, its fins would look like devil horns
true or false: the sawfish is a type of ray
true
what is it called when fish become aggressive and violent as they feed producing lots of energy which attracts sharks?
a feeding frenzy
the majority of rays are what kind?
sting rays
which shark leaves small round bites in their predators that leave an open wound forever?
cookie cutter shark
which ray has battery-like electric organs on both sides of their heads that can produce 220 volts of energy?
electric ray
not carry a dead fish in the water, swim in the hottest part of the day, stay out of dark and murky water, don't swim where it drops off, don't mess with sharks if your near them, don't make rapid movements, always keep the shark in sight, fight it off with arms and legs
what is the case where sharks lay their eggs called?
a mermaids purse
what are the 3 shapes of rays
rounded, triangular, and diamond shaped
which shark is known for their slender body shape and a unique arrangement of teeth rows on their very long snout?
sawshark
which ray has a tail that is filled with venom to use as a defense mechanism?
stingrays
which creature cuts their victims by rubbing their teeth back and forth onto the skin and then sucks the life out of it?
lamprey
up to how many teeth can sharks have inside their mouth at one time?
bonus: how many teeth does a shark lose and regrow
3,000
30,000
what do Rays usually eat?
clams, oysters, or other benthic animals
what is the largest shark called?
whale shark
which ray has long whip likes tails, pointy snouts, and float like kites under the surface of the water?
eagle rays
which creature looks like a giant worm and uses vomit as its defense mechanism?
hagfish
what is tonic immobility
when a shark is temporarily hypnotized when on its back or rubbed on the nose
name 4 of the 6 types of rays, bonus 100 points if you get all 6
sting rays, manta rays, electric rays, eagle rays, skates, and saw fish
what shark is known to jump out of water and into boats. also known as grasshopper sharks for this reason.
great white shark
why does the saw fish have a saw to begin with?
it can detect movements and heartbeats of creatures that a buried, it can dig up those creators in the sand as well. it can also slash animals with the teeth on the edges.
whats the difference between a sawfish and a saw shark?
sawshark has a slimmer body shape, less fins, sawfishs teeth are more sturdy and rigid.