10 questions about Sharks

What is the largest species of shark?

Whale shark

- National Geographic

How many rows of teeth do sharks have in their lifetime?

Multiple rows, up to 30,000 teeth

- Shark Trust

Which species of shark is known for its hammer-shaped head?

Hammerhead shark

- World Wildlife Fund

What is the average lifespan of a great white shark?

Up to 70 years

- Smithsonian Ocean

Which shark species is known for its distinctive pattern of dark vertical stripes on its body?

Tiger shark

- Florida Museum

What is the collective noun for a group of sharks?

A shiver

- BBC Earth

Which shark species is the fastest swimmer in the ocean?

Shortfin mako shark

- Shark Research Institute

What is the scientific name for the great white shark?

Carcharodon carcharias

- MarineBio

Which shark species is known for its long, slender body and large, wing-like pectoral fins?

Thresher shark

- Sharkwater

What is the primary sense that sharks use to locate prey?

Electroreception

- National Geographic

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