Vox - Why no aquarium has a great white shark

Which type of shark will you not see in an aquarium?

• Zebra shark

• Great white shark

• Reef shark

• Sand tiger shark

What is the length of time that a great white shark has lasted the longest in captivity?

• 16 weeks

• 16 days

• 6 months

• 6 years

What did the Monterey Bay Aquarium do to successfully keep the shark alive for longer? (More than 1 answer)

• They constructed a special egg shaped tank

• They created an enclosure for the shark in the ocean before moving it to the aquarium

• They got in a smaller, younger shark

• They fed the shark large mammals and eels

Why do white sharks weaken when they're caught in a net?

• They need to move when they breathe.

• The net will pierce their skin.

• Their muscles start to weaken when they don't move.

• They are trapped.

What was one effect of hosting the white shark on the Monterey Bay Aquarium?

• The aquarium lost millions of dollars.

• Hundreds of other sharks died.

• Visitor attendance jumped by 30%.

Why do pelagic sharks like the white shark and mako shark face troubles when placed in a tank?

• They move too quickly

• They are too big for the tank

• They are used to swimming long distances without obstructions

• The tank contains water that is not suitable for the sharks

Can you think of some advantages to keeping sharks in aquariums?

Do you personally think great white sharks should be kept in captivity? Give a reason why.