Organizer: The Institute for Ocean Management, Anna University Chennai, as the EIACP PC Resource Partner for Coastal Zone Management and Coastal Shelter Belt.
About the Quiz Competition
- Invites everyone to participate in an Online Quiz Competition on International Whale Shark Day 2026.
- Last Date to Enter: 29 August 2026
- E-Certificate: All participants will be awarded an e-certificate
- The quiz aims to raise awareness about whale sharks, their importance in marine ecosystems, the threats they face, and the need to protect marine habitats and biodiversity.
- Let’s learn, participate and raise awareness for the gentle giants of our oceans!
- To create awareness about whale sharks and their vital role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems.
- To promote understanding of the importance of conserving whale sharks and protecting marine biodiversity and ocean ecosystems.
- To encourage students and participants to adopt sustainable practices and responsible behaviors that contribute to the protection of whale sharks and marine life.
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Why do we celebrate International Whale Shark Day 2026?
To educate people about whale sharks, their unique role in marine ecosystems, the threats they face from human activities, and the importance of protecting their habitats to ensure their survival and contribute to healthy oceans and marine biodiversity.
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- What is the scientific name of the whale shark?
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Carcharodon carcharias
Rhincodon typus
Cetorhinus maximus
Galeocerdo cuvier - Whale sharks belong to which animal group?
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Mammals
Reptiles
Fish
Amphibians - Which species holds the title of the world’s largest living fish?
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Great white shark
Whale shark
Giant manta ray
Basking shark - The main food for a whale shark ?
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Seals and sea lions
B.Large fish and squid
Plankton and small marine organisms
Sea turtles - Which part of a whale shark helps it filter food from the water?
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Gills
Fins
Tail
Eyes - Whale sharks are most commonly associated with which type of marine environment?
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Polar oceans only
Tropical and warm-temperate oceans
Freshwater lakes
Deep Arctic waters only - The name “whale shark” mainly reflects its:
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Classification as a marine mammal
Exact resemblance to a whale
Large size and filter-feeding behaviour
Ability to breathe air like a whale - Individual whale sharks can be identified by their:
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Teeth
Unique spot patterns
Fin colour
Eye colour - The current global conservation status of the whale shark is:
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Least Concern
Near Threatened
Endangered
Critically Extinc - Which organisation assesses the global conservation status of many species?
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IUCN
FIFA
UNESCO Sports Council
WHO - Whale sharks contribute to healthy marine ecosystems by:
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Producing coral reefs
Contributing to marine food webs and ecosystem balance
Controlling ocean tides
Producing oxygen directly - Which activity represents a significant human-related threat to whale sharks?
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Excessive tourism and human disturbance
Snowfall
Forest fires
Desertification - The term “bycatch” refers to:
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Fish intentionally caught for research
Non-target animals accidentally caught during fishing
Marine animals being fed by people
Seawater being collected for research - Which scientist is known for whale shark research and conservation?
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Dr. Norman Owen-Smith
Dr. Alistair Dove
Dr. Charles Darwin
Dr. Sylvia Earle - Avoiding physical contact with whale sharks is important because:
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They are poisonous
Human contact can disturb or harm them and damage their protective skin
They immediately become aggressive
They cannot swim near humans - The main purpose of International Whale Shark Day is to:
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Promote whale shark racing
Increase awareness and support whale shark conservation
Encourage whale shark fishing
Celebrate ocean sports - International Whale Shark Day was declared in which year?
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1998
2004
2008
2018 - The declaration of International Whale Shark Day was made in:
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Australia
Mexico
Japan
India - Which action can help support whale shark conservation?
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Reducing plastic pollution
Increasing illegal fishing
Feeding wild whale sharks
Throwing waste into the ocean - Plastic pollution is a concern for whale sharks because it can:
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`Degrade marine habitats and enter the ocean food web`vc
Make seawater colder
Increase whale shark speed
Provide natural food for whale sharks - Which message best represents the purpose of International Whale Shark Day?
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Marine animals should be kept only in aquariums
Oceans are resources to use without limits
Protecting whale sharks helps promote healthy oceans and marine biodiversity
Whale sharks should be hunted because they are large - Students can contribute to whale shark conservation by:
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Organising awareness activities and practising sustainable habits
Feeding wild whale sharks
Collecting whale shark teeth
Encouraging illegal fishin - The estimated lifespan of a whale shark in the wild is approximately:
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10–20 years
30–50 years
70–100 years
Over 150 years - A group of whale sharks may be referred to as a:
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Pod
School or shoal
Herd
Pack - Remoras often swim alongside whale sharks because they can:
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Protect the whale shark from predators
Hitch a ride and feed on food scraps or parasites
Steal the whale shark’s food
Mate with the whale shark