Meg 2: The Trench - Shark Science Breakdown

What is the main focus of Dr. Sam Monroe's video?

• To review the Meg 2 trailer for entertainment value

• To analyze the scientific accuracy of the Meg 2 trailer

• To compare different shark species

• To discuss the history of Megalodon

Why is the T-Rex and Megalodon interaction in the trailer scientifically inaccurate?

• They existed in different time periods

• They had different diets

• They were not the same size

• They lived in different habitats

What is the purpose of the atmospheric diving suits mentioned in the video?

• To maintain surface-level atmospheric pressure at great depths

• To protect divers from underwater predators

• To provide oxygen for long dives

• To allow divers to swim faster

What is the deepest depth an atmospheric diving suit can typically reach?

• 1000 meters

• 700 meters

• 500 meters

• 200 meters

How does the movie depict the size of the Megalodon compared to scientific estimates?

• The movie shows it much larger than scientific estimates

• The movie shows it smaller than scientific estimates

• The movie does not depict its size

• The movie shows it the same size as scientific estimates

What defines an apex predator?

• A predator that hunts in packs

• A predator at the top of its food chain with no natural predators

• A predator that is the largest in its environment

• A predator that can live in multiple habitats

What is the estimated length of a real Megalodon according to recent studies?

• 15 to 18 meters

• 10 to 12 meters

• 20 to 25 meters

• 5 to 8 meters

What is the difference between pack hunting and group hunting in sharks?

• Both involve cooperation among sharks

• Group hunting involves cooperation, while pack hunting does not

• Pack hunting involves cooperation, while group hunting does not

• Neither involves cooperation among sharks

What is a potential benefit of sharks hunting in groups?

• They can swim faster

• They can catch prey with less effort

• They can communicate better

• They can share food

What is a key unknown area of shark behavior mentioned in the video?

• Their breeding habits

• Their diet preferences

• Their social interactions and cooperation

• Their migration patterns