Did you know most sharks live for around twenty to thirty years depending on their species? They are part of the fish family and there are more than 400 species of sharks in the World. Why not try this shark trivia quiz to test your knowledge about the powerful creatures that live in our oceans.
Shark Trivia Quiz Round 1
What is the World’s fastest shark?
The fastest shark in the World is the shortfin mako shark which can reach speeds of around 45 miles per hour
Bruce is the Great White shark from which Pixar movie?
Bruce is from Finding Nemo
What shark has the reputation of being a garbage eater?
The Tiger shark has a reputation of being a garbage eater
Shark Awareness Day falls in which month each year?
Shark Awareness Day is in July
Multiple Choice – How many bones does a shark have?
- 100
- 0
- 1000
Sharks have no bones at all, instead they have cartilage
Shark Trivia Quiz Round 2
Who directed the 1975 movie Jaws?
Steven Spielberg directed Jaws
Who does a shark try to attack at the beginning of the Little Mermaid?
A shark tries to attack Ariel at the beginning of the Little Mermaid movie
What is one name for a group of sharks called?
A group of sharks can be a shiver, shoal, school or even herd
What is the Zamezi shark also known as?
The Zambezi shark is also known as the Bull shark
What is a shark’s strongest sense?
A shark’s strongest sense is their sense of smell
Shark Trivia Quiz Round 3
What is the smallest shark in the World?
The Dwarf Lanternshark is the smallest shark in the World
What is a shark egg called?
A shark egg is called a mermaid’s purse
Which species of sharks features in the 90s movie Deep Blue Sea?
Mako sharks feature in the movie Deep Blue Sea
What Country did the Baby Shark song originate from?
Baby Shark song originated from Korea
Which organ helps a shark stay afloat in deeper waters?
Their liver
Shark Trivia Quiz Round 4
What is a baby shark called?
A baby shark is called a pup
What is the largest shark in the World?
The largest shark in the World is the Whale shark
What shark species has 360 degree vision?
A Hammerhead shark has 360 degree vision
How do you measure the age of a shark?
A shark’s age is measured by the rings on their vertebrae
Which species are older, dinosaurs or sharks?
Sharks are older than dinosaurs