Wobbegong Shark Quiz
If you know what a wobbegong shark is, you're sure to ace this quiz!
How many species of wobbegong have been identified?
12 species of wobbegong sharks have been identified. These sharks belong to the family Orectolobidae.
3
6
9
12
Wobbegong sharks are nocturnal sharks.
Wobbegong sharks are nocturnal. They are ambush predators during the day and will actively hunt at night.
True
False
Which of the following are the largest wobbegong species?
The Gulf and Spotted wobbegong are the largest species of wobbegong. They can grow nearly 10 ft in length!
Tasselled Wobbegong & Spotted Wobbegong
Gulf Wobbegong & Spotted Wobbegong
Gulf Wobbegong & Tasselled Wobbegong
Western Wobbegong & Tasselled Wobbegong
Wobbegongs have small teeth and mainly feed on small fish that they can swallow whole.
Wobbegongs have many rows of sharp teeth. When they cannot swallow their prey whole, they will bite down until it dies and then eat them piece by piece.
True
False
In what oceans are wobbegongs found?
Wobbegong sharks are found in the Indian and pacific oceans, off Oceania and Asian coasts.
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
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