Amazing Animals: Great White Shark Quiz

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Amazing Animals: Great White Shark Quiz
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They are the most notorious species of shark, boasting 3,000 jagged teeth and a bite that kills. See how much you know with this quiz.
As of May 2008, how many unprovoked great white attacks have been officially recorded?
238
482
2193
Humans aren't a very good meal for great whites because:
They are much bigger than the seals and fish great whites are accustomed to eating.
They are less likely to die from their wounds than most great white victims.
They have too much muscle, and great whites crave fatty blubber.
What is a great white shark's main prey?
almost any type of fish
small and medium-sized whales
an aquatic carnivore, such as a seal or a sea lion

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How many tons of food a year does a great white shark consume on average?
2 tons
11 tons
18 tons
The most common way for a great white to approach its prey is:
the underwater approach, when a great white attacks from below the surface and lunges up at its victim
the surface-charge approach, when a great white is partially above the surface before attacking
the inverted method, when a great white swims on its back
In Latin, a great white's scientific name means:
"great white"
"fierce one"
"ragged tooth"

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How much does an average great white weigh?
2,000 pounds
4,500 pounds
7,000 pounds
Why won't you find a great white at an aquarium?
Great whites are almost impossible to keep in captivity because aquariums are unsure of the right food and tank type necessary to house one.
Great whites normally swim at depths far too low to be captured and transported.
Great whites are too large to be kept in a normal aquarium tank.
How many shark pups are in a typical litter?
one
two to 10
20 to 25

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How long do most great whites live?
12 years
25 years
30 years