What imagery is used to describe the great white shark in Peter Benchley's 'Jaws' when it circles a boat?

Fill in the blank: Hooper is lowered into the sea in a metal cage to photograph the shark, which ascends effortlessly like an '___ gliding towards an appointment.'

Angel of death

True or False: The shark's approach is described as loud and aggressive, causing immediate panic.

False: The shark's approach is described as silent and chilling, emphasizing its stealth.

What happens to the metal cage when the shark rams it?

Riddle: I glide through the water, silent and sleek, with teeth like knives and a powerful physique. What am I?

A great white shark

What visual detail is noted about the gills of the shark in the extract?

Fill in the blank: The shark's immense size and strength are demonstrated as it passes Hooper, leading with its ___ followed by its slack jaw.

Snout

What action does Hooper take as the shark approaches the cage?

Multiple Choice: What does Hooper hear as the shark moves away from the cage? A) Silence B) Faint pops C) Loud roars D) Water splashes

B) Faint pops, which are the sounds of bullets fired from above.

What sensory mechanism allows the shark to detect the presence of the woman in the water?

Fill in the blank: The woman begins to swim with a ___ stroke, indicating her lack of formal training.

Jerky, head-above-water

True or False: The woman is aware of the shark approaching her as she swims farther from the shore.

False. The woman is unaware of the shark's approach.

What physical response does the woman experience when she senses something amiss in the water?

She feels a wave of pressure and is gripped by an inexplicable fear.

Riddle: I swim silently beneath the waves, sensing vibrations with my body's canals, and when I strike, it's swift and fierce. What am I?

A shark

Fill in the blank: The tension mounts as predator and prey ___ in the water.

Converge

What does the woman cling to as she swims, believing it might offer her help?

The sight of house lights.

Multiple Choice: What happens to the woman when a wave trips her?

She falters but regains her footing.

What psychological concept explains why our fear of sharks is not innate but learned?

Fear is a learned response, derived from ancestral survival instincts to avoid dangerous animals.

Shark attacks are rare when compared to other dangers; for example, ___ pose greater risks.

Vending machines or collapsing cows.

True or False: The fear of sharks, known as galeophobia, is primarily based on actual statistics of shark attacks.

What film significantly amplified the fear of sharks in popular culture?

The 1975 film 'Jaws'.

Riddle: I swim in the ocean with teeth that can shred, yet most of the time, I’m not a threat to dread. What am I?

A shark.

Fill in the blank: The great white shark has mouths lined with up to ___ dagger-like teeth.

300.

What does marine biologist Blake Chapman indicate is a primary reason for the fear of sharks?

The formidable nature of sharks and their potential threat to humans.

What is the emotional response that overshadows the facts about shark attacks?

The fear of being attacked by a mysterious predator in the water.