Whale Shark Quiz

What is the maximum length a whale shark can grow to?

• 5 meters

• 8 meters

• 12 meters

• 15 meters

What type of pattern is found on a whale shark's body?

• Stripes only

• Spots only

• Checkerboard pattern of light spots and stripes

• Zigzag pattern

How many teeth does a whale shark have?

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 3,000

• 4,000

What is the primary diet of a whale shark?

• Small fish

• Plankton and krill

• Seaweed

• Large fish

Where do whale sharks typically live?

• Cold Arctic waters

• Warm seas near the Equator

• Freshwater lakes

• Mountain streams

What is unique about the way whale sharks reproduce?

• They lay eggs in the sand

• They are ovoviviparous

• They give birth to fully grown adults

• They reproduce asexually

How long is a whale shark pup at birth?

• 20 cm

• 35 cm

• 55 cm

• 70 cm

What is a major threat to the survival of whale sharks?

• Lack of food

• Predation by larger fish

• Human hunting

• Disease

In which Australian location are whale sharks often seen?

• Great Barrier Reef

• Ningaloo Marine Park

• Sydney Harbour

• Tasmania

What is the purpose of the whale shark's markings?

• To attract mates

• To camouflage from predators

• To scare away other fish

• To absorb sunlight