Whale Sharks

Whale sharks have approx. how many teeth in their mouth?

• 1000

• 2000

• 3000

• 3500

Whale sharks are the largest fish in the sea.

• True

• False

Which characteristic of the whale shark is unique to each individual, like human's fingerprints?

• The coloration of their tails.

• The white spots and stripes on their back.

• The shape of their teeth.

The primary diet of whale sharks is...

• Humans

• Seals and other small aquatic mammals

• Manta Rays and smaller sharks

• Plankton and small fish

What is the top speed of a whale shark?

• 5 kmph

• 20 kmph

• 18 kmph

• 12 kmph

Whale sharks can swallow a human whole

• True

• False

Where do whale sharks primarily live?

• In temperate waters

• In arctic waters

• In tropical waters

• All over the world

Whale sharks typically live in groups called schools.

• True

• False

Young whale sharks mature around what age?

• 5 years old

• 10 years old

• 13 years old

• 25 years old

Whale shark populations around the world are steadily...

• Increasing

• Decreasing

• Holding Stable