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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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118,680

Updated
May 24 24

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Question 1 of 10

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

invertebrate

cartilaginous

bony

arthropod

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Question 2 of 10

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

bycatch

throw aways

cast offs

overkill

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sometimes, fishermen catch sharks and only use the fins. What is this process 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 which of these? 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

Megacharodon

Megamouth

Megalodon

Megaopterix

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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 want to mate with it

they really don't like boat motors

they detect electrical energy from the motor

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where do most shark attacks take place? Hint

river mouths

deep water, far from shore

shallow water, close to shore

aquariums

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Question 9 of 10

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

Great white shark

Bull shark

Basking shark

Tiger 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. What is this process 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 which of these?

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.

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. Where do most shark attacks take place?

Answer: shallow water, close to shore

This is the area where humans and sharks are most likely to come into contact with each other.

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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