Shark Color Preferences Experiment

The video explores a myth about sharks' color preferences. The experiment involves dangling colored bait bags from a boat to observe which colors attract sharks. Initial observations suggest sharks may be drawn to brightness rather than color. However, further analysis reveals that sharks prefer yellow, followed by silver and black. This finding aligns with expert opinions, confirming that sharks have a preference for yellow, making the myth plausible.

What is the main focus of the experiment discussed in the video?

• Testing sharks' color preferences

• Testing sharks' reaction to different sounds

• Testing sharks' swimming speeds

• Testing sharks' reaction to different smells

How do the experimenters plan to test the sharks' color preferences?

• By using colored fish

• By using colored bait bags

• By using colored water

• By using colored lights

Where are the bait bags positioned during the experiment?

• 40 ft from the boat

• 20 ft from the boat

• 10 ft from the boat

• 30 ft from the boat

Which colors were the first to attract the sharks' attention?

• Black and yellow

• Blue and yellow

• Blue and black

• Silver and white

What might a silver bait bag resemble to a shark?

• A piece of seaweed

• A jellyfish

• A shimmery fish

• A rock

Which color was one of the last to attract the sharks' attention?

• White

• Black

• Yellow

• Blue

What was the surprising result about the sharks' color preference?

• They preferred yellow the most

• They preferred black the most

• They preferred white the most

• They preferred blue the most

Why is black a common color for sharks to attack?

• It is shiny

• It is a silhouette from underneath

• It is bright

• It resembles a fish

What did the silver bait bags look like underwater?

• A piece of seaweed

• A rock

• A jellyfish

• A shimmery fish

What did experts confirm about sharks' color preferences?

• Sharks prefer blue

• Sharks prefer black

• Sharks prefer white

• Sharks prefer yellow