Sharks Flashcards
What is the largest shark species?
The whale shark.
True or False: All sharks are carnivorous.
True.
Fill in the blank: The great white shark is known for its _ and _.
size, predatory behavior.
Which shark species is known for its ability to live in both saltwater and freshwater?
The bull shark.
What is the scientific name of the hammerhead shark?
Sphyrna.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of shark? A) Tiger Shark B) Blue Shark C) Giant Squid
C) Giant Squid.
What is the primary diet of the tiger shark?
Carnivorous, including fish, birds, and even other sharks.
True or False: The mako shark is known for being one of the fastest sharks.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _ shark is famous for its distinctive flat head.
hammerhead.
What is the smallest shark species?
The dwarf lanternshark.
Multiple Choice: Which shark is known for its unique coloration? A) Whale Shark B) Nurse Shark C) Goblin Shark
A) Whale Shark.
What adaptations help sharks sense their prey?
Electroreception and keen sense of smell.
True or False: Sharks are mammals.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _ shark is often referred to as the ‘carpet shark’ due to its coloration.
nurse.
What is the primary habitat of the great white shark?
Coastal waters.
Multiple Choice: Which shark is known for its elongated snout? A) Thresher Shark B) Bull Shark C) Hammerhead Shark
C) Hammerhead Shark.
What is the primary threat to shark populations worldwide?
Overfishing and habitat loss.
True or False: Sharks can replace their teeth throughout their lives.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _ shark is known for its ability to leap out of the water.
mako.
What is the primary reproductive method of most shark species?
Oviparous, viviparous, or ovoviviparous.
Multiple Choice: Which shark species is known for its large dorsal fin? A) Whale Shark B) Nurse Shark C) Shortfin Mako
C) Shortfin Mako.
What is unique about the goblin shark?
It has a protruding jaw and a flattened head.
True or False: Sharks have been around for more than 400 million years.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _ shark is often found in deep waters and has a long, slender body.
goblin.
What role do sharks play in marine ecosystems?
They are apex predators and help maintain the balance of marine life.
Multiple Choice: Which species is known as the ‘nurse shark’? A) Ginglymostoma cirratum B) Carcharodon carcharias C) Prionace glauca
A) Ginglymostoma cirratum.
What is a common behavior of the whale shark?
Filter feeding.
True or False: Sharks are known to have a very slow reproductive rate.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _ shark is often referred to as the ‘great white of the tropics’.
bull.
What is the primary method of locomotion for sharks?
Swimming using their fins.
Multiple Choice: Which shark is considered the most dangerous to humans? A) Whale Shark B) Great White Shark C) Hammerhead Shark
B) Great White Shark.
What is the lifespan of a great white shark?
Up to 70 years.
True or False: Sharks can see in color.
False; they are believed to see in shades of gray.
Fill in the blank: The _ shark is known for its unique hunting technique of using its tail to stun prey.
thresher.
What is the typical size range of the whale shark?
Up to 40 feet long.
Multiple Choice: Which shark has an elongated body and is known for its speed? A) Nurse Shark B) Mako Shark C) Hammerhead Shark
B) Mako Shark.
What is a key characteristic of the nurse shark?
Its ability to rest on the ocean floor.
True or False: Sharks have a bony skeleton.
False; they have a cartilaginous skeleton.
Fill in the blank: The _ shark is often found in warm, shallow waters.
nurse.
What is the primary function of a shark’s lateral line system?
To detect vibrations and movements in the water.
Multiple Choice: Which of these sharks is known for its distinctive coloration and large size? A) Whale Shark B) Bull Shark C) Great White Shark
A) Whale Shark.
What is the primary reason for the decline in shark populations?
Shark finning for shark fin soup.
True or False: Sharks are considered a keystone species.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _ shark is known for its distinctive hammer-shaped head.
hammerhead.
