Megan's Shark Encounter Analysis

Megan and her boyfriend Johnny visit Salmon Creek beach. While surfing, Megan is attacked by a great white shark. Despite the danger, nearby surfers and a lifeguard help rescue her. Megan is taken to the hospital where her severe leg injuries are treated. The shark is estimated to be 18-19 feet long.

What was the weather like when Megan and Johnny arrived at Salmon Creek beach?

• Foggy and humid

• Stormy and windy

• Calm and glassy

• Rainy and cold

Why did Megan decide to paddle out further than the other surfers?

• She was avoiding a crowded area

• She was following a friend

• She wanted to be alone

• She saw a better wave

What unusual feeling did Megan experience before the shark attack?

• A sudden chill

• Warm tingles in her spine

• A feeling of dizziness

• A sense of calm

Who was the first to respond to Megan's cries for help?

• A nearby fisherman

• Another surfer

• Her boyfriend Johnny

• A lifeguard named Brit Horn

What did the rescuers do to protect Megan from the shark?

• Called for a helicopter

• Used a boat to scare it away

• Formed a circle around her

• Threw rocks at the shark

What was Megan's main concern after reaching the shore?

• Finding her surfboard

• Keeping her consciousness

• Calling her family

• Getting back into the water

How did Megan's friends help her after she collapsed on the beach?

• They kept her alert and conscious

• They called the coast guard

• They applied a tourniquet

• They carried her to a car

What was the estimated size of the shark that attacked Megan?

• 10 to 12 feet

• 15 to 16 feet

• 18 to 19 feet

• 20 to 21 feet

What was used to estimate the shark's size?

• The length of its fin

• The depth of the bite

• The diameter of the bite and teeth spacing

• The number of teeth marks

What was the weight of the shark estimated to be?

• 4,000 pounds

• 3,000 pounds

• 1,000 pounds

• 2,000 pounds