Sharks + Safety
Why don't sharks like the way humans taste?
Products on skin like Sunscreen, lotion, soap, perfume, etc.
What can't Penguins fly?
They are too heavy (dense bones) and/or their wings have evolved for swimming.
How many Sea Turtles in the Ocean Realm tank call Adventure Aquarium their home?
3!
Two Green Sea Turtle named Stitches and Old Green
One Loggerhead named Bob
What do Sea Turtles love to eat?
Jellies!
What is a group of Belugas called?
A Pod
What sport/activity is at the highest risk of a shark encounter?
Surfing
What is the largest species of Penguins?
Emperor Penguins (~4 feet tall)
Name one of the species of penguins that call Adventure Aquarium their home
Little Blue Penguins aka Fairy Penguins
or African Penguins aka Black-Footed Penguins
How many species of Sea Turtles are there?
7
Where do Belugas live in the wild?
Arctic and Subarctic Waters
What is the name of the prehistoric shark that was the length of two school busses?
Megalodon
Why do penguins waddle?
Their knees are internal so they can't bend their legs when they walk.
What is the largest shark in the Ocean Realm tank?
Great Hammerhead
How big could prehistoric Sea Turtles get?
Up to 15 feet (the size of a sedan car)
What is echolocation?
the location of objects reflected by sound
What are two of the animals that sharks love to eat and that cause the most mistaken identity bites?
Seals and Sea Turtles
Why do Penguins molt and how often do they do it?
Once a year to get rid of all the old gross feathers and grow in new fresh ones.
What are the names of the Hippos at Adventure Aquarium?
Genny and Button
*Fun Fact: Genny is spelled with a G because it is short for Genevieve
Name 4 of the 9 threats that Sea Turtle face.
Climate Change, Nest Disturbance, Trash in the Ocean, Pollution/Oil Spills, By-Catch, Illegal Poaching, Boat Strikes, Dogs, and Light Pollution
What color is a baby Beluga whale? (before they turn white)
Dark Gray
What is the name of the line, that runs from the sharks nose to the sharks tail, that given them their 6th sense of vibrations and electromagnetism?
*Hint: It starts with an L
Lateral Line
In place of teeth, Penguins have what in their mouth?
Fleshy Barbs
What is hanging on the ceiling of the rotunda at the Aquarium?
Giant Fish Mobile
Out of 1,000 Sea Turtles, how many are estimated to make it to adulthood?
1
Why do Beluga whales not have a Dorsal Fin?
So they can swim under ice sheets