Marine Biology: Shark Species Identification Quiz

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1. What is the scientific name for Tiger Shark?

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The Tiger Shark is scientifically known as Galeocerdo cuvier. The incorrect options are different species of sharks.

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Marine Biology: Shark Species Identification Quiz - Quiz

Dive into the depths of marine biology with our Scientific Shark Name Quiz, designed to enhance your understanding of shark taxonomy. This quiz assesses your ability to identify various shark species, critical for students and enthusiasts aiming to deepen their knowledge in marine sciences.

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2. What is another name for Squalus cubensis?

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Squalus cubensis is commonly known as the Cuban dogfish, not Caribbean stingray, Mexican hammerhead, or Australian bull shark.

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3. What is the scientific name for the Whale Shark?

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The scientific name for the Whale Shark is Rhincodon typus. It is the largest known extant fish species.

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4. What is the scientific name for Bluntnose Sixgill?

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The scientific name for Bluntnose Sixgill is Hexanchus griseus, not Squaliolus aliae, Prionace glauca, or Carcharhinus leucas.

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5. What is the scientific name for the Caribbean Reef Shark?

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The Caribbean Reef Shark's scientific name is Carcharhinus perezi. It is important to differentiate between various shark species based on their scientific names to accurately identify them in the wild.

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6. What is the scientific name for Bull Shark?

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Carcharhinus leucas is the specific scientific name for Bull Shark.

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7. What is the scientific name for the Great Hammerhead shark?

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The correct scientific name for the Great Hammerhead shark is Sphyrna mokarran. Sphyrna zygaena is the scientific name for the Smooth Hammerhead, Carcharhinus leucas is the scientific name for the Bull shark, and Galeocerdo cuvier is the scientific name for the Tiger shark.

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8. What is the scientific name for the Lemon Shark?

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The Lemon Shark's scientific name is Negaprion brevirostris. Sphyrna mokkaran is the scientific name for the great hammerhead shark, Carcharhinus leucas is the scientific name for the bull shark, and Galeocerdo cuvier is the scientific name for the tiger shark.

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9. What is the scientific name for the Nurse Shark?

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The Nurse Shark is scientifically known as Ginglymostoma cirratum. Chiloscyllium punctatum is the scientific name for the Whitespotted bamboo shark, Squalus acanthias is the scientific name for the Spiny dogfish, and Carcharhinus melanopterus is the scientific name for the Blacktip reef shark.

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What is the scientific name for Tiger Shark?
What is another name for Squalus cubensis?
What is the scientific name for the Whale Shark?
What is the scientific name for Bluntnose Sixgill?
What is the scientific name for the Caribbean Reef Shark?
What is the scientific name for Bull Shark?
What is the scientific name for the Great Hammerhead shark?
What is the scientific name for the Lemon Shark?
What is the scientific name for the Nurse Shark?
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