Sharks & Drones Quiz

What technology are researchers using to monitor shark activity?

• Satellites

• Drones

• Submarines

• Helicopters

What is one benefit of using drones to monitor sharks?

• They can capture underwater footage.

• They provide a bird's-eye view of shark activity.

• They can swim with the sharks.

• They can replace lifeguards.

How much money did California invest in the Shark Lab’s drone program?

• $1 million

• $2.5 million

• $3.75 million

• $5 million

What is a group of sharks called?

• School

• Pod

• Shiver

• Pack

Match the purpose of using drones with the corresponding activity.

• Monitoring ocean aesthetics

• To capture beautiful ocean views

• Analyzing shark eating habits

• To study shark diets

• Ensuring swimmer safety

• To increase public safety

• Observing shark travel routes

• To track shark migration patterns

(a)   implemented an expanded shark-monitoring drone program in 2022.

• Florida
• Texas
• New York
• Hawaii

According to the text, (a)   shark attacks were recorded worldwide in 2021.

• 50
• 112
• 200
• 300

Who is Gavin Naylor?

• A surfer

• A lifeguard

• Director of the Florida Program for Shark Research

• A drone operator

What is one reason shark attacks are not very common?

• Sharks are afraid of humans.

• Sharks generally ignore people.

• Sharks are rarely near beaches.

• Sharks are nocturnal.

(a)   is affecting shark migration patterns.

• Rising sea levels
• Ocean warming
• Increased pollution
• Overfishing