Shark Science
Shark Anatomy
STEM in Shark Careers
Shark Species
Shark Week Fun Facts
100

What do sharks use to sense electrical fields?

Ampullae of Lorenzini

100

What is the name of the top fin on a shark’s back?

Dorsal fin

100

Which STEM job studies shark behavior and biology?

Marine Biologist

100

What is the largest shark species?

Whale Shark

100

What network airs Shark Week each summer?

Discovery Channel

200

What helps sharks stay buoyant instead of a swim bladder?

Their oily liver

200

What kind of skeleton do sharks have?

Cartilage

200

What kind of engineer might design underwater robots for tracking sharks?

Ocean Engineer or Robotics Technician

200

What shark has a wide, flat head shaped like a T?

Hammerhead Shark

200

What kind of teeth do sharks have?

Multiple rows that are constantly replaced

300

True or False: Sharks are mammals.

False

300

What are baby sharks called?

Pups

300

Who films and documents shark behavior underwater?

Underwater Wildlife Filmmaker

300

Which shark is known for high-speed swimming and leaping?

Mako Shark

300

What do some sharks do to “sleep” and still breathe?

Swim slowly to pass water over gills

400

What part of the ocean do most sharks live in?

Shallow coastal waters

400

What allows sharks to detect motion and vibrations in water?

Lateral line

400

Who tags sharks and tracks their movements for research?

Marine Ecologist or Shark Researcher

400

Which shark is dangerous and lives in both salt and fresh water?

Bull Shark

400

What is the name of the robot shark used in some documentaries?

SharkCam

500

What is a shark’s role in the food chain?

Apex predator

500

What structure behind the eyes helps some sharks breathe while resting?

Spiracles

500

Which career works on laws to protect endangered sharks?

Marine Conservation Policy Specialist

500

Which deep-sea shark has glowing organs and a long snout?

Goblin Shark

500

How old is the shark species in evolutionary terms?

Over 400 million years