Name ____________________ Per ______________ Date ___________
Instructions: Use the web site www.njscuba.net to investigate Chondrichthyes found in New Jersey waters. Fill in the blanks.
OFFSHORE SHARKS B LUE 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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