Whale Sharks Flashcards

1
Q

What is the worlds largest fish?

A

The whale shark

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2
Q

What is a filter feeder shark?

A

One that uses its gills to strain food from the water

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3
Q

True or false: whale sharks are a threat to humans.

A

False

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4
Q

How has interaction between whale sharks and humans been in gentle?

A

Whale sharks have run into boats and boats have run into whale sharks

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5
Q

How long is the average whale shark?

A

39 feet long

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6
Q

True or false: the whale shark uses its teeth for feeding

A

False

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7
Q

True or false: whale sharks travel in packs.

A

False

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8
Q

True or false: whale sharks like warm ocean water.

A

True

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9
Q

The way the whale shark eats is like the action of a?

A

Vacuum cleaner

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10
Q

True or false: whale sharks feed near the waters surface.

A

True

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11
Q

True or false: whale shark mothers lay their eggs.

A

False

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12
Q

How thick is a whale sharks skin?

A

6 inches

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