After Bites – Blue Shark Quiz

The blue shark is a pelagic species, meaning it lives in the open ocean. Pelagic sharks and rays represent only 6% (64 species) of the world’s total chondrichthyan (skeletons composed of cartilage) fish species.  Blue sharks can dive up to 1,148 feet (350 meters), and grow to be as long as 13 feet! This species is one of the most easily recognizable sharks due to its distinct blue color and its large pectoral fins, making it a favorite among photographers and shark enthusiasts alike.

You can read November’s Monthly Chomp before you take the quiz or dive in at your own risk.

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After Bites-Blue Shark Quiz

1 / 10

True or False? The blue shark is a pelagic species.

True

False

2 / 10

Where can you dive with blue sharks?

Portugal

Mexico

South Africa

All of the above

3 / 10

Which nicknames have been given to the blue shark?

Blue Whaler

Blue Dog

Puppies of the Sea

All of the above

4 / 10

What is the estimated lifespan of the blue shark?

15-20 yrs

10-15 yrs

5-10 yrs

1-5yrs

5 / 10

How long can blue sharks grow?

Up to 5ft/1.5m

Up to 9ft/ 2.7m

Up to 13ft/4m

20ft+/6m

6 / 10

Where do blue sharks live?

Antarctica

Temperate waters

Tropical waters

Both b & c

7 / 10

When is the blue shark most active?

Early evening and at night

Mid-day

Early morning

24/7

8 / 10

True or False? The blue shark is viviparous, giving birth to live pups.

True

False

9 / 10

What is the blue shark’s IUCN listing?

Endangered (EN)

Critically Endangered (CR)

Near Threatened (NT)

Vulnerable (VU)

10 / 10

What is the biggest threat to the survival of the blue shark?

Competition with other predator species

Shark fishing and the shark fin trade

Climate change and habitat destruction

Pollution

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