Question 1: Which shark species is featured in today’s image?
A Blue
B Tiger
C Shortfin mako
The blue shark is countershaded, with a deep blue back, lighter sides, and a white underside. Known for its slender body and long pectoral fins, it mainly feeds on squid but also eats fish, invertebrates, small sharks, carrion, and seabirds. It’s most active at night and rests by morning.
Correct Answer: Blue
Question 2: What are shark skeletons made of?
A Shell
B Cartilage
C Bone
Sharks have skeletons made of cartilage, not bone, making them lighter and more flexible in the water. This helps them move quickly without using too much energy. Their skeleton is coated with a layer of tiny, mineralized tiles called tesserae, which add strength while keeping them agile.
Correct Answer: Cartilage
Question 3: Which movie features super-intelligent, genetically modified sharks?
A The Meg
B Jaws
C Deep Blue Sea
‘Deep Blue Sea’ is a sci-fi horror movie set in a remote underwater lab, where scientists experiment on mako sharks to find a cure for Alzheimer’s. Things spiral out of control when the genetically modified sharks become dangerously intelligent, unleashing destruction and flooding the facility in a deadly breakout.
Correct Answer: Deep Blue Sea