Shark Anatomy Worksheet
Explore the internal and external anatomy of sharks with this Grade 11 science worksheet, covering key structures and their functions.
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Shark Anatomy Deep Dive
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Refer to your knowledge of shark anatomy to complete the tasks.
1. Which of the following is a unique characteristic of a shark's skeleton?
It is made of bone.
It is made of cartilage.
It is made of chitin.
It is made of calcium.
2. Which organ helps sharks maintain buoyancy in the water?
Swim bladder
Gills
Liver
Kidneys
3. Sharks have specialized scales called , which provide protection and reduce drag.
4. The lateral line system in sharks is used to detect in the water.
5. Describe the function of the ampullae of Lorenzini in sharks.
6. Sharks have a bony operculum covering their gills.
True
False