Shark Myths and Facts

The video discusses the fascinating biology of sharks and critiques the sensationalism of Discovery Channel's Shark Week. It highlights the shift from educational content to fake documentaries, such as the Megalodon story, which misled viewers. Despite the popularity of these fake stories, there is a significant audience for genuine scientific content, as shown by the success of BBC's series, Life.

How many species of sharks are there?

• Over 400

• Over 300

• Over 200

• Over 100

What unique ability do sharks have?

• Camouflage

• Flying

• Detecting electromagnetic fields

• Regenerating fins

What has Shark Week become more like in recent years?

• A travel series

• A science documentary

• A reality TV show

• A cooking show

What is the truth about shark attacks?

• They are extremely rare

• They are very common

• They happen every day

• They are a myth

What was the fabricated story about Megalodon?

• It was roaming the oceans and killed people

• It was discovered in a cave

• It was seen flying

• It was found in a lake

What percentage of viewers believed the Megalodon story?

• 50%

• 60%

• 73%

• 80%

What was the hoax about a shark in Lake Ontario?

• It was a promotional stunt

• It was a natural disaster

• It was a real event

• It was a scientific discovery

What was the fake documentary 'Shark of Darkness' about?

• A 10-foot tiger shark

• A 50-foot shark

• A 35-foot white shark

• A 20-foot hammerhead

How did the audience respond to the BBC's series 'Life'?

• It was ignored

• It had fewer viewers than Megalodon

• It had more viewers than Megalodon

• It was criticized

What does Discovery Channel claim to be?

• The world's #1 fiction media company

• The world's #1 nonfiction media company

• The world's #1 entertainment company

• The world's #1 news channel