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'? Bull Shark Whale Shark Megamouth Shark Basking Shark

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

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? Swim away as fast as you can. Try to hit, punch or push it away. Make yourself less threatening by crouching down. Make direct eye contact to show that you are not afraid.

5. From the following choices, which shark is most commonly found in freshwater? Wobbegong Bull Shark Blue Shark Carpet 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? Hammerhead Great White Sand Tiger Spiny Dogfish

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