Shark Anatomy Worksheet
A Grade 9 Science worksheet focusing on the external and internal anatomy of sharks, including their unique adaptations.
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Shark Anatomy Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. This worksheet covers the basic external and internal anatomy of sharks.
1. What type of skeleton do sharks possess?
Bony
Cartilaginous
Hydrostatic
Exoskeleton
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of fin found on a shark?
Pectoral fin
Dorsal fin
Pelvic fin
Caudal fin (tail fin)
3. Sharks have a specialized sense organ called the that detects electrical impulses.
4. The rough, sandpaper-like skin of a shark is covered in dermal .
5. Unlike most fish, sharks do not have a swim bladder; instead, they rely on a large, oily for buoyancy.
6. Sharks breathe by constantly swimming to force water over their gills.
True
False
7. All sharks lay eggs.
True
False
8. Describe the function of the lateral line system in sharks.
9. Explain why a shark's teeth are constantly replaced throughout its life.
10. Based on the provided diagram of fish internal anatomy, identify two organs that sharks also possess and briefly explain their function.