Sharks4Kids: Shark ID Quiz

Question 1

I'm small and not only do I look unique, but I also have the speical ability to "walk" on the reef or ocean floor.

Accepted Answer

Epaulette Shark

Question 2

We're very sociable and don't mind when divers drop by to visit us. We're also known for the yellow color of our skin.

Accepted Answer

Lemon Shark

Question 3

I was a movie star in "Jaws" and my looks made people scared of sharks. But the the truth is, I prefer to eat seals!

Accepted Answer

Great White Shark

Question 4

I have tiny, nonfunctional teeth and am the biggest shark (and fish!) in the sea. Divers often call me a gentle giant.

Accepted Answer

Whale Shark

Question 5

During the day I tend to lay around on the ocean floor but when I go to eat, I use powerful suction to take in my meals.

Accepted Answer

Nurse Shark

Question 6

I'm often called the garbage can of the sea because I'll eat almost anything. I'm named for my striped pattern.

Accepted Answer

Tiger Shark

Question 7

Something unique about me is I can survive in fresh water. Most other sharks can only live in salt water.

Accepted Answer

Bull Shark

Question 8

I'm named for my smooth skin which looks smooth because of my small, tightly packed, over-lapping dermal denticles.

Accepted Answer

Silky Shark

Question 9

My unique-shaped head is called a cephalofoil and gives me an advantage when I'm searching the ocean floor for a snack.

Accepted Answer

Great Hammerhead

Question 10

I'm the main species found during "shark feed" dives in the Bahamas. I attract scuba divers from all over the world!

Accepted Answer

Caribbean Reef Shark

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