Which organism is most responsible for the decrease in the great white shark population?(1 point)
Responses
oysters
oysters
rays
rays
scallops
scallops
humans
humans
Climate change is primarily driven by(1 point)
Responses
photosynthesis.
photosynthesis.
fossil fuel burning.
fossil fuel burning.
deforestation.
deforestation.
mining.
fossil fuel burning.
The correct answer is humans. Humans are the most responsible for the decrease in the great white shark population. To arrive at this answer, one can consider multiple factors. Firstly, human activities such as overfishing and illegal hunting have directly impacted shark populations worldwide, including great white sharks. Great whites are often hunted for their fins, teeth, and other body parts, which are highly valued in certain cultures for medicinal or cultural purposes.
Additionally, humans have influenced the environment and ecosystem that great white sharks rely on. Pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change are all caused or exacerbated by human activities, affecting the availability of prey and the health of the ecosystems that great white sharks inhabit.
Furthermore, the introduction of fishing nets and other fishing gear has led to accidental bycatch, where great white sharks and other non-target species get caught and killed as unintended victims of commercial fishing operations.
Overall, human impact through direct hunting, habitat degradation, and accidental bycatch plays a significant role in the decline of the great white shark population.