Shark Nets--Are They Helpful Quiz

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• No

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What type of source is this?

• Primary

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What is the purpose of underwater shark nets at beaches?

• To protect the beach from erosion

• To trap sharks before they can get close to swimmers

• To provide a safe environment for sea creatures

• To create a barrier for boats

According to the new study, why are shark nets considered ineffective?

• They are too small to trap many sharks

• They are too expensive to maintain

• They are not visible enough for sharks to avoid

• They are easily damaged by storms

What did Laurie Laurenson find regarding the link between the number of sharks in an area and the number of shark attacks?

• There is no link between the two

• There are fewer attacks when there are more sharks

• There is a direct correlation between the two

• There are more attacks when there are fewer sharks

What sea creatures are harmed by shark nets according to Natalie Banks?

• Sharks, eels and barracudas

• Dolphins, turtles and stingrays

• Seagulls, crabs and jellyfish

• Whales, seals and octopuses

What is Vic Paddemors' belief about the safety of netted beaches?

• They have no effect on safety

• They are less safe than non-netted beaches

• They are equally safe as non-netted beaches

• They are a lot safer than non-netted beaches

According to Rick Fletcher, what is the relationship between the number of shark attacks and the number of people near a beach?

• The number of people near a beach has no effect on shark attacks

• More people near a beach lead to more shark attacks

• More people near a beach lead to fewer shark attacks

• Fewer people near a beach lead to more shark attacks

What did John West find regarding the link between crowded beaches and shark attacks?

• More people on crowded beaches are linked to fewer shark attacks

• Crowded beaches have no effect on shark attacks

• More people on crowded beaches are linked to more shark attacks

• Shark attacks are random and not related to crowded beaches