Sharks - Denizens of the Deep

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1. Many sharks are 'filter feeders', meaning that they swim around with their mouths open and eat plankton. Which of the following sharks is not a 'filter feeder'? Basking Shark Megamouth Shark Bull Shark Whale Shark

2. Of the sharks listed below, which is the most aggressive? Lemon Shark Thresher Shark Wobbegong Bull Shark

3. All sharks which fall under the broader category of Hammerhead Sharks have a hammer shaped head. True False

4. What should you do if you encounter a shark? Try to hit, punch or push it away. Swim away as fast as you can. Make direct eye contact to show that you are not afraid. Make yourself less threatening by crouching down.

5. From the following choices, which shark is most commonly found in freshwater? Carpet Shark Wobbegong Bull Shark Blue Shark

6. Sharks can become cannibals (eat other sharks of the same kind) while in a feeding frenzy. True False

7. Which shark attaches itself to the side of its prey with suction-cup- like lips? Grey Shark Cigar Shark Port Jackson Shark Nurse Shark

8. The Goblin Shark changes colour when it dies. True False

9. Which is the most common species of shark in the world? Spiny Dogfish Sand Tiger Hammerhead Great White

10. There is a shark called the Dumb Shark. True False