Understanding Predator Behavior

The video captures a close encounter with a large animal, possibly a predator, that attempts to bite the boat. The animal's behavior is analyzed, suggesting it may perceive the boat as a competitor or be frustrated due to denied access to prey. The video highlights the dynamic nature of such encounters and the potential for animals to displace pent-up energy when their feeding efforts are thwarted.

What is the initial focus of the video?

• A school of fish swimming by

• A dolphin jumping out of the water

• A shark swimming around a boat

• A whale breaching

What action does the shark take towards the boat?

• It jumps over the boat

• It makes several attempts to bite the boat

• It circles the boat calmly

• It swims away quickly

Why might the shark be acting aggressively towards the boat?

• It is curious about the boat

• It is trying to protect its territory

• It feels competitive or frustrated

• It is playing with the boat

What behavior do large predators exhibit when their feeding efforts are thwarted?

• They start displacing their pent-up energy

• They immediately leave the area

• They become more playful

• They become more social with other animals

What is the narrator's perspective on the dynamic nature of predator encounters?

• They are predictable and calm

• They are rare and uninteresting

• They are dynamic and what attracts people to such places

• They are dangerous and should be avoided

What might be a reason for a predator to displace its energy?

• It is denied access to food

• It is trying to communicate with other predators

• It is satisfied with its meal

• It is feeling sleepy