Whale Sharks Flashcards
What is the worlds largest fish?
The whale shark
What is a filter feeder shark?
One that uses its gills to strain food from the water
True or false: whale sharks are a threat to humans.
False
How has interaction between whale sharks and humans been in gentle?
Whale sharks have run into boats and boats have run into whale sharks
How long is the average whale shark?
39 feet long
True or false: the whale shark uses its teeth for feeding
False
True or false: whale sharks travel in packs.
False
True or false: whale sharks like warm ocean water.
True
The way the whale shark eats is like the action of a?
Vacuum cleaner
True or false: whale sharks feed near the waters surface.
True
True or false: whale shark mothers lay their eggs.
False
How thick is a whale sharks skin?
6 inches