Shark Types
What is the largest shark?
Bonus- what is the length of the largest recorded? (ft)
Whale shark!
62ft! (most between 18-33ft)
Do sharks have live birth or lay eggs?
Both- some eggs/some live birth!
Which country had the most shark attack fatalities last year (2023)?
Australia - 4
(10 worldwide)
Which celebrity hosted Shark Week this year?
John Cena
What are baby sharks called?
Pups
Which shark is nicknamed the "trashcan of the sea"?
(has been found with license plate in stomach!)
Tiger shark!
What is the Great White's biggest predator? (besides humans)
Bonus- what part/organ of the Great White is their favorite?
Orca/killer whale!
Liver
How many unprovoked shark attacks were there in the USA last year (2023)?
36
What year did Shark Week begin?
1988
Which shark lives the longest?
Greenland shark (sleeper shark)
250-500 years!
What is the fastest shark?
Bonus- how fast can they go (mph)?
Mako shark (shortfin mako)
~45mph
How many pairs/sets of gills do most sharks have?
5
How many bones do sharks have?
0! they have cartilage
What year did Jaws come out?
1975
What is a group of sharks called?
(also school/frenzy)
Which shark is known for living in both salt and fresh water?
Bull shark!
What are shark "penises" called?
(There are 2!)
Claspers
What year was the first recorded shark attack in USA history?
Bonus- Which state?
1916
New Jersey
What is the name of the mechanical shark in Jaws?
Bruce
What is the smallest shark?
Bonus- what is the maximum length? (inches)
Dwarf lantern shark
8in
Which shark has the longest tail for body ratio- about 50% of body length?
Thresher shark
What Japanese sauce/condiment traditionally uses shark skin to grate it into a paste?
Wasabi
Which 3 shark types account for most attacks?
Bull shark, great white shark, tiger shark
The shark week team uses a device called BRUV to attract and record sharks. What does BRUV stand for?
Bated remote underwater video
What is it called when a shark is flipped over/on its back and goes into a coma-like state?
tonic immobility