Sharks of new jersey



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SHARKS OF NEW JERSEY



Instructions: Use the web site www.njscuba.net to investigate Chondrichthyes found in New Jersey waters. Fill in the blanks.

OFFSHORE SHARKS

BLUE SHARK Size to _________ feet


1. Describe the external appearance of:

Pectoral fins: ______________________________________

Caudal fin: ________________________________________

Color: ____________________________________________

Body Shape: _______________________________________

2. Approximately how long are Blue Sharks when females reach maturity? _______________________feet (pdf)






BASKING SHARK Size to ___________ feet

1. Sightings of Basking Sharks are often mistaken for _______________

2. How does a Basking Shark differ from a Whale Shark?

Basking Shark Whale Shark

Snout ___________________ ________________________

Color ____________________ ________________________

3. On what do they feed? ______________________________________

4. Basking Sharks are most likely to be seen in NJ during what months? ___________________________________ (pdf)

5. They may occur in groups of _________________________. (pdf)



6. Why were whalers interested in Basking Sharks? _____________________________________________________ (pdf)

GREAT WHITE Size to _______ feet More likely to_______ feet

1. How dangerous are Great Whites considered? ______________

2. Are you allowed to catch Great Whites? ____________________

3. What type of water temp do they prefer? ____________________



4. The NY State Record Great White weighed ________________ pounds. NJ’s record is ______________ pounds.




SHORT FIN MAKO Size to ___________ feet

1. Why has the local population collapsed? _________________

______________________________________________

2. Display a distinct __________ patch around mouth.



3. Fast swimmers. Can leap _________ feet out of water.



PORBEAGLE Size to _________ feet

1. Displays a white patch at base of __________ fin.



2. Porbeagle resembles ______________ in taste. (pdf)


THRESHER Size to ___________ feet (incl tail)

1. How does a thresher use its tail? ______________________

2. What color is the Big Eye Thresher? ___________________

3. True / False They have weak jaws and small teeth.





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