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Head Above the Rest: The Fascinating Hammerhead Shark

Questions: 5

Grade: 4

Words: 89

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Did you know there are sharks with heads shaped like hammers? Meet the Hammerhead shark! They're named for their unique head shape which helps them find food. Hammerheads use their wide 'hammer' to detect the electrical signals of their prey hiding under the sand. They love to eat stingrays, fish, and even other sharks! Despite their scary look, hammerhead sharks are usually harmless to humans. They prefer warm water and travel in large groups called schools. Next time you see a hammerhead, remember it's not so scary after all!

Question 1

What does the head shape of a Hammerhead shark help it do?

Look scary

Swim faster

Find food

Explanation. The unique head shape of a Hammerhead shark helps it detect the electrical signals of their prey hiding under the sand, thus helping it find food.

Breathe better

Intimidate other sharks

Question 2

What is the primary diet of Hammerhead sharks?

Seaweed

Stingrays, fish, and other sharks

Explanation. Hammerhead sharks mainly eat stingrays, fish, and other sharks.

Small mammals

Plankton

Coral

Question 3

Are Hammerhead sharks usually harmful to humans?

Yes, they are very dangerous

Yes, but only if they are provoked

No, they are usually harmless

Explanation. Despite their scary look, hammerhead sharks are usually harmless to humans.

No, they are vegetarians

Yes, they are poisonous

Question 4

What is a group of Hammerhead sharks called?

A pack

A herd

A swarm

A school

Explanation. A group of Hammerhead sharks is called a school.

A flock

Question 5

How do Hammerhead sharks use their unique head shape?

To fight with other sharks

To swim faster in the water

To generate electricity

To detect the electrical signals of their prey hiding under the sand

Explanation. Hammerheads use their wide 'hammer' to detect the electrical signals of their prey hiding under the sand. This helps them find food.

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