Anatomy of Sharks

where is the caudal fin located?

• at the snout

• on the back

• at the tail

• on the underside

what is the purpose of the lateral line?

• to camouflage the shark

• to help sense movement in the water

• to filter water

• to help the shark eat

how many dorsal fins does a shark have?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 8

how many total fins do dogfish sharks have in total?

• 2

• 6

• 3

• 7

how many shark species are there?

• 100

• 500

• 400

• 410

what are the fins located near the chest called?

• front fins

• pectoral fins

• steering fins

• pelvic fins

shark's eyes are very similar to that of a

• man

• cat

• dolphin

• cow

what purpose does the spiracle serve?

• it allows the shark to hear

• it allows the shark to breathe

• it pushes out water

• it sucks in plankton for it to eat

about how long can a dogfish shark get?

• 2 feet

• 6 feet

• 20 feet

• 45 feet

what liquid is stored in the fin spines?

• blood

• water

• nothing, they just poke you

• none of the above