Which Marine Animal Are You?

By: Teresa McGlothlin

5 Min Quiz

Image: Migration Media - Underwater Imaging/Moment/Getty Images

About This Quiz

Have you ever wondered which marine animal you would be? If you have, we admire your imagination and your kindred spirit. If you have not, now is your chance to swim the waters of your mind. Either way, we're here to let you know exactly which marine animal you are at heart!

As we dive through the depths of your personality, your lifestyle, and the way you feel about members of the animal kingdom, we will try to get to know your marine animal instincts the best we can. Throughout this quiz, you are the star of the sea. After we familiarize ourselves with the things you have in common with some of the world's most adept and mysterious creatures, the marine animal you are most like will bubble to the surface.

Take a deep breath before you begin, and make sure you are as comfortable as a sea lion on a warm rock. When you see our questions, take a moment to ponder the way you would respond in your everyday life. After you've chosen the answers truest to you, we will add up your scores and let you know which marine animal you really are deep down inside!

Are you ready?

Are you a good swimmer?

I'm a great swimmer.

I can hold my own.
I can swim when I need to swim.

I'm a professional.

Which farm animal amuses you the most?

Donkey

Rooster
Cow

Horse

Which of the big cats is scariest?

Lion

Tiger
Jaguar

Cheetah

What kind of seafood would you order for dinner?

Shrimp

Scallops
Tuna

Sea Bass

What is your favorite beach activity?

I prefer swimming.

I like fishing.
I prefer sunbathing.

I like sailing.

Which apex predator would you like to be?

Crocodile

Polar Bear
Lion

Great White

Are you good at fishing?

I've never been fishing.

Fishing is cruel.
I'm great at fishing.

I'm a fishing novice.

Which of the world's oceans is most fascinating?

Atlantic

Pacific
Arctic

Indian

Are you a good communicator?

I'm a great communicator.

I have my moments.
I guess I am.

I could use a little coaching in that department.

Do you like flamingos or sea gulls more?

I like them both.

They are both annoying.
I prefer flamingos.

I like sea gulls more.

Do you sunburn easily?

I always wear sunscreen.

I do burn easily.
I burn maybe once a year.

If I am out too long, I burn.

Do you get sea sick?

I get car sick.

I get air sick.
I don't get motion sickness.

I do get sea sick.

Where would you rather go camping?

I would prefer a hotel.

I love camping on the beach.
I like camping near rivers.

I prefer camping at cozy campgrounds.

Do you get lost easily?

I'm a great navigator.

My phone gets me lost all the time.
If I'm in strange places, I do.

I rarely get lost.

Which part of the zoo do you like most?

I love the aquarium.

I like the monkey house.
I prefer the bird enclosure.

I love seeing the elephants.

Which animal from the Chinese zodiac are you like in the mornings?

Rat

Horse
Snake

Rooster

Have you ever been stung by a jellyfish?

I've been stung by several jellyfish.

I've been stung by a bee.
I've never been stung by anything.

I was once stung by a jellyfish.

Which kind of pool floatie would you own?

Pool noodle

Inflatable unicorn
Inflatable turtle

Inflatable ring

Which marine animal interests you the most?

Orca

Starfish
Marlin

Stingray

Which character from "Gilligan's Island" do you like most?

Ginger

Gilligan
Mary Ann

The Professor

Which kind of cruise would you prefer to take?

Disney Cruise

Alaskan Cruise
Caribbean Cruise

Mediterranean Cruise

Which of these famous beaches would you love to visit?

Malibu

Bondi Beach
Virginia Beach

Myrtle Beach

What is your favorite way to eat shrimp?

I prefer shrimp cocktail.

I like coconut shrimp.
I prefer shrimp scampi.

I don't like shrimp.

Do you enjoy eating lobster?

It's not my favorite.

I love lobster.
I like crabs more.

I don't eat seafood.

Do you collect shells at the beach?

I collect sand from different beaches.

I do collect shells.
I collect souvenirs.

I collect the memories made at the beach.

What would be your cruise ship job?

Navigator

Captain
Chef

Deck swabber

What do you like most about the ocean?

It's mysterious.

It's pretty.
It's vital.

It's full of life.

Which woodsy creature is most intelligent?

Owl

Grizzly Bear
Moose

Fox

If you put a message in a bottle, what would it say?

"Help!"

"We were here."
"Hello. Let me know when you find this."

"Send more booze."

What would you wear to go swimming?

I would wear a bikini.

I prefer to swim in the nude.
I would wear trunks.

I would wear a one-piece bathing suit.

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