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Sharks Flashcards

1
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What is the largest shark species?

A

The whale shark.

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2
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True or False: All sharks are carnivorous.

A

True.

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3
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Fill in the blank: The great white shark is known for its _ and _.

A

size, predatory behavior.

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4
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Which shark species is known for its ability to live in both saltwater and freshwater?

A

The bull shark.

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5
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What is the scientific name of the hammerhead shark?

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Sphyrna.

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6
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of shark? A) Tiger Shark B) Blue Shark C) Giant Squid

A

C) Giant Squid.

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7
Q

What is the primary diet of the tiger shark?

A

Carnivorous, including fish, birds, and even other sharks.

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True or False: The mako shark is known for being one of the fastest sharks.

A

True.

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9
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Fill in the blank: The _ shark is famous for its distinctive flat head.

A

hammerhead.

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10
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What is the smallest shark species?

A

The dwarf lanternshark.

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Multiple Choice: Which shark is known for its unique coloration? A) Whale Shark B) Nurse Shark C) Goblin Shark

A

A) Whale Shark.

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12
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What adaptations help sharks sense their prey?

A

Electroreception and keen sense of smell.

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13
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True or False: Sharks are mammals.

A

False.

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14
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Fill in the blank: The _ shark is often referred to as the ‘carpet shark’ due to its coloration.

A

nurse.

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15
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What is the primary habitat of the great white shark?

A

Coastal waters.

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16
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Multiple Choice: Which shark is known for its elongated snout? A) Thresher Shark B) Bull Shark C) Hammerhead Shark

A

C) Hammerhead Shark.

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17
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What is the primary threat to shark populations worldwide?

A

Overfishing and habitat loss.

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18
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True or False: Sharks can replace their teeth throughout their lives.

A

True.

19
Q

Fill in the blank: The _ shark is known for its ability to leap out of the water.

A

mako.

20
Q

What is the primary reproductive method of most shark species?

A

Oviparous, viviparous, or ovoviviparous.

21
Q

Multiple Choice: Which shark species is known for its large dorsal fin? A) Whale Shark B) Nurse Shark C) Shortfin Mako

A

C) Shortfin Mako.

22
Q

What is unique about the goblin shark?

A

It has a protruding jaw and a flattened head.

23
Q

True or False: Sharks have been around for more than 400 million years.

A

True.

24
Q

Fill in the blank: The _ shark is often found in deep waters and has a long, slender body.

A

goblin.

25
Q

What role do sharks play in marine ecosystems?

A

They are apex predators and help maintain the balance of marine life.

26
Q

Multiple Choice: Which species is known as the ‘nurse shark’? A) Ginglymostoma cirratum B) Carcharodon carcharias C) Prionace glauca

A

A) Ginglymostoma cirratum.

27
Q

What is a common behavior of the whale shark?

A

Filter feeding.

28
Q

True or False: Sharks are known to have a very slow reproductive rate.

A

True.

29
Q

Fill in the blank: The _ shark is often referred to as the ‘great white of the tropics’.

A

bull.

30
Q

What is the primary method of locomotion for sharks?

A

Swimming using their fins.

31
Q

Multiple Choice: Which shark is considered the most dangerous to humans? A) Whale Shark B) Great White Shark C) Hammerhead Shark

A

B) Great White Shark.

32
Q

What is the lifespan of a great white shark?

A

Up to 70 years.

33
Q

True or False: Sharks can see in color.

A

False; they are believed to see in shades of gray.

34
Q

Fill in the blank: The _ shark is known for its unique hunting technique of using its tail to stun prey.

A

thresher.

35
Q

What is the typical size range of the whale shark?

A

Up to 40 feet long.

36
Q

Multiple Choice: Which shark has an elongated body and is known for its speed? A) Nurse Shark B) Mako Shark C) Hammerhead Shark

A

B) Mako Shark.

37
Q

What is a key characteristic of the nurse shark?

A

Its ability to rest on the ocean floor.

38
Q

True or False: Sharks have a bony skeleton.

A

False; they have a cartilaginous skeleton.

39
Q

Fill in the blank: The _ shark is often found in warm, shallow waters.

A

nurse.

40
Q

What is the primary function of a shark’s lateral line system?

A

To detect vibrations and movements in the water.

41
Q

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

A) Whale Shark.

42
Q

What is the primary reason for the decline in shark populations?

A

Shark finning for shark fin soup.

43
Q

True or False: Sharks are considered a keystone species.

A

True.

44
Q

Fill in the blank: The _ shark is known for its distinctive hammer-shaped head.

A

hammerhead.

Sam's Animals and Ecology (11 decks)

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