SHARK DIVE

READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITY

DIRECTIONS: watch the video on the link below, and answer the following questions. don’t
forget to convert to pdf your file before upload it to the platform.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr8xuQjCzLk

1. Name the ocean where sharks live: Pacific Ocean.

2. What's the name of the "Reef hunter"?: Mike Dornellas.
3. Name the species of sharks in the video: Bull shark, Sandbar, Silky shark.
4. Why is a shark's tail important for them?: It helps the shark control its movement by
providing balance, speed, and direction.
5. What is the major reason for the decline in shark populations?: Commercial fishing.
6. Name some features of silky sharks and their size: They have a beautiful copper color,
are very long and elegant, with a size of 7 or 8 feet long.
7. According to the "Reef hunter," where does the fear of sharks come from?: It comes
from media hype.
8. Explain why sharks get injured by fishhooks: Because they get hooked on small hooks.
9. What can people do to avoid the fishhook problem?: Have fewer fishing lines that end
up in the ocean.
10. What can people do to help stop the depletion of shark species?: Public awareness is
one of the most powerful tools.
11. What have you learned about sharks in the video?: They are not dangerous animals; on
the contrary, they are beautiful and majestic creatures