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Quiz about Name That Shark
Quiz about Name That Shark

Name That Shark Trivia Quiz


Will you be the next victim of a shark attack? This quiz deals with the ten most dangerous species of shark. Can you guess the species?

A multiple-choice quiz by dixiegirl3118. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
342,047
Updated
Oct 28 22
# Qns
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Question 1 of 10
1. This shark is known for its unique yellow appearance. You can usually spot females in mangroves during birthing periods. What is this species of shark? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This species has been nicknamed "wolves of the sea" by many fisherman. It is mostly seen traveling in large groups. The group hunts as a whole, often appearing lethargic before striking. What is the species of shark? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This species is thought to be the most maneuverable shark due to its unusually shaped head. There are several variations of this species with only one being known to attack humans. What is the name of this species of shark? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This species is one of the most common in aquariums. In the wild, this shark makes its home close to ship wrecks. In some countries, it is known as the ragged tooth shark, often going through five thousand teeth in a life span. Which shark is this? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This shark is quite dangerous to any diver that follows too closely or corners the shark. It is known for unprovoked attacks against divers. It was one of the first species to have been seen using a threat display. Who is this shark that calls the reef its home? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This shark is the fastest shark known to man, reaching speeds of sixty miles per hour. It is a favorite to game fisherman. It is known to attack boats when hooked. It can be found in open water often close to schools of sailfish. What species is it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This shark is active day and night; it has been called "the sea dog" for following ships long distances. This species is one of the most dangerous if you happen to notice that your boat is sinking. It is well known for its aggressive behavior during feeding frenzies. What shark is it? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This species is known as "a garbage can" for eating inedible objects such as license plates, oil cans, and even a suit of armor. Most divers leave the water when this shark is spotted. It has attacked humans and some have been fatal. Which shark has the best camouflage for darker waters? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The reputation of this shark has been established by popular culture. What is the most feared shark in the ocean? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This shark is the most dangerous to humans due to its ability to tolerate low salinity in water. It is extremely territorial and has the highest level of testosterone of any animal known to man. Which shark has been caught as far inland as Illinois and Ohio in the USA? Hint



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1. This shark is known for its unique yellow appearance. You can usually spot females in mangroves during birthing periods. What is this species of shark?

Answer: lemon

The lemon shark gives birth once yearly producing between four and seventeen pups. The pups stay in the shallow mangroves until reaching full maturity. It takes at least twelve years to reach maturity.
2. This species has been nicknamed "wolves of the sea" by many fisherman. It is mostly seen traveling in large groups. The group hunts as a whole, often appearing lethargic before striking. What is the species of shark?

Answer: blue

Blue sharks prefer deep cool waters. They are known for migrating long distances, often following currents. Most schools are made up of the same sex and similar sized sharks.
3. This species is thought to be the most maneuverable shark due to its unusually shaped head. There are several variations of this species with only one being known to attack humans. What is the name of this species of shark?

Answer: great hammerhead

The great hammerhead is a nomadic predator, but is still known for being the first species of shark to reach baited lines. Although they are travelers, they are often spotted near coral reefs. Scientists believe that the head is used to pin prey to the sea floor possibly to avoid injury to the shark. A popular prey for the great hammerhead is the stingray.
4. This species is one of the most common in aquariums. In the wild, this shark makes its home close to ship wrecks. In some countries, it is known as the ragged tooth shark, often going through five thousand teeth in a life span. Which shark is this?

Answer: sandtiger

The sandtiger is a favorite of divers due to its ability to remain motionless. This shark surfaces for air and fills a swim bladder, which allows it to remain buoyant while motionless. It uses this techique to ambush fish. The sandtigers' strongest embryo feeds on the weaker pups and unfertilized eggs.
5. This shark is quite dangerous to any diver that follows too closely or corners the shark. It is known for unprovoked attacks against divers. It was one of the first species to have been seen using a threat display. Who is this shark that calls the reef its home?

Answer: grey reef

Divers can distinguish the grey reef shark from other reef sharks because it has a distinctive white tip on the first dorsel fin and dark edges on the rest. The grey reef shark has great hearing. These sharks form schools during the day but hunt alone at night.
6. This shark is the fastest shark known to man, reaching speeds of sixty miles per hour. It is a favorite to game fisherman. It is known to attack boats when hooked. It can be found in open water often close to schools of sailfish. What species is it?

Answer: mako

The mako shark is blamed for some attacks on humans with some being fatal. The mako lunges vertically at prey often breaching the water. They have been found with swordfish bills through their bodies.
7. This shark is active day and night; it has been called "the sea dog" for following ships long distances. This species is one of the most dangerous if you happen to notice that your boat is sinking. It is well known for its aggressive behavior during feeding frenzies. What shark is it?

Answer: oceanic whitetip

The oceanic whitetip is thought to have caused the disappearances and deaths of the survivors of the U.S.S. Indianapolis. On July 30, 1945 the U.S.S. Indianapolis was hit by a Japanese torpedo and sank, spilling about 900 of the 1,196 crew members into the ocean.

There were only 316 of them left alive when rescued. Some victims are thought to have been victims of an oceanic whitetip feeding frenzy in the Philippine Sea.
8. This species is known as "a garbage can" for eating inedible objects such as license plates, oil cans, and even a suit of armor. Most divers leave the water when this shark is spotted. It has attacked humans and some have been fatal. Which shark has the best camouflage for darker waters?

Answer: tiger

The tiger shark has a wide range of prey including fish, sharks, and even birds. The tiger shark is often seen in the shallows of Hawaiian waters hunting sea turtles. This is one of the most dangerous sharks when surfing. The tiger shark had a "starring role" in the film "Soul Surfer" (2011), which portrays the real-life shark attack on 13 year old surfer Bethany Hamilton.
9. The reputation of this shark has been established by popular culture. What is the most feared shark in the ocean?

Answer: great white

The great white is well known for exploratory bites on people and boats. This shark has been studied lifting its head above water as if to gaze at objects on the surface. The great white is a favorite for documentaries for its unique style of hunting.

The great white ambushes prey from below and launches itself out of the water. Although the great white is blamed for most shark attacks it is not always the culprit. The first recorded attacks occurred along the coast of New Jersey and even rivers several miles inland. Scientists now believe that it was not the great white that attacked in the river but instead was the bull shark.
10. This shark is the most dangerous to humans due to its ability to tolerate low salinity in water. It is extremely territorial and has the highest level of testosterone of any animal known to man. Which shark has been caught as far inland as Illinois and Ohio in the USA?

Answer: bull

The bull shark is known to attack swimmers along the coast and in the mouths of rivers. It has been caught 2,500 miles up the Amazon River. It is now believed that the bull shark was the culprit of the 1916 river attacks. The bull shark uses its ability to tolerate low salinity to protect its young by giving birth to pups in low salinity estuaries.

The bodies of young bull sharks have been found in the bellies of crocodiles. The bull shark is unpredictable and has been filmed attacking a scientist without being provoked.

It has been the culprit of many attacks on humans.
Source: Author dixiegirl3118

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