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Sharkcetera Trivia Quiz

Here are some interesting facts about sharks. Some may be more difficult than others.

A multiple-choice quiz by leviathan2000. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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leviathan2000

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3 mins

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118,680

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Sharks are classified as which type of fish? Hint

invertebrate

arthropod

bony

cartilaginous

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Question 2 of 10

2. Millions of sharks are mistakenly caught by fishermen. This is called _____________. Hint

overkill

cast offs

bycatch

throw aways

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sometimes, fishermen catch sharks and only use the fins. This process is called ______________. Hint

cutting

finning

dismemberment

slicing

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Question 4 of 10

4. Scientists believe that the shark responsible for the Matawan, NJ attacks in the early 1900's was a: Hint

Tiger

Great white

Bull shark or great white shark

Mako

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Question 5 of 10

5. The main reason for taking shark fins is to supply the demand for shark fin soup. What do consumers believe the soup will do for them? Hint

consumers believe it gives them sexual potency

consumers believe it will help them live longer

consumers believe it cures Alzheimer's

consumers believe it cures heart disease

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Question 6 of 10

6. This shark became extinct around 1.2 million years ago. Hint

Megamouth

Megacharodon

Megaopterix

Megalodon

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sometimes sharks really do attack boats, or more specifically, the motors. The reason they do this is because: Hint

the motor sounds like another shark

they detect electrical energy from the motor

they really don't like boat motors

they want to mate with it

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Question 8 of 10

8. Most sharks live in: Hint

deep water, far from shore

shallow water, close to shore

aquariums

river mouths

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Question 9 of 10

9. The second largest fish in the ocean is: Hint

Bull shark

Great white shark

Tiger shark

Basking shark

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Question 10 of 10

10. The fastest shark is the: Hint

Black-tipped Reef Shark

Thresher

Mako

Wobbegong

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Sharks are classified as which type of fish?

Answer: cartilaginous

Shark species make up most of this group, which also includes skates and rays.

2. Millions of sharks are mistakenly caught by fishermen. This is called _____________.

Answer: bycatch

Most of these sharks are tossed back into the ocean either dead, or dying.

3. Sometimes, fishermen catch sharks and only use the fins. This process is called ______________.

Answer: finning

Again, the sharks are tossed overboard to drown.

4. Scientists believe that the shark responsible for the Matawan, NJ attacks in the early 1900's was a:

Answer: Bull shark or great white shark

The animal killed and maimed several people. The attacks stopped after the river was dynamited, however it is not known if the culprit was killed. The movie "Jaws" was loosely based on this event. See http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/08/0802_020802_shark.html for details.

5. The main reason for taking shark fins is to supply the demand for shark fin soup. What do consumers believe the soup will do for them?

Answer: consumers believe it gives them sexual potency

Consumers are mistaken. There is no evidence that shark fin soup has any medicinal properties at all.

6. This shark became extinct around 1.2 million years ago.

Answer: Megalodon

This shark grew as long as 45 feet, and preyed on sperm whales.The megalodon became extinct around 1.2 million years ago.

7. Sometimes sharks really do attack boats, or more specifically, the motors. The reason they do this is because:

Answer: they detect electrical energy from the motor

There have been instances where the shark destroyed the motor.

8. Most sharks live in:

Answer: shallow water, close to shore

They go where the most food is found.

9. The second largest fish in the ocean is:

Answer: Basking shark

The largest fish in the ocean is the whale shark.

10. The fastest shark is the:

Answer: Mako

This shark is part of the mackerel shark group, and can reach speeds up to 60 mph.

Source: Author leviathan2000

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