Sharks Quiz: Test Your Knowledge About Sharks!

Which of these is not a shark?

A) Orca

B) Hammerhead

C) Basking

Answer:

The correct answer is A) Orca. Orca, also known as killer whales, are not sharks.

Orca is not a shark but belongs to the oceanic dolphin family, making it a marine mammal. On the other hand, Hammerhead and Basking are both examples of shark species with unique physical characteristics that distinguish them.

Orca, also known as killer whales, are not sharks.

Hammerhead sharks have a distinct hammer-shaped head, while basking sharks have a large, filter-feeding mouth.

Sharks belong to a separate group called Chondrichthyes and have cartilaginous skeletons, unlike Orca which is a marine mammal.