The Ultimate Dead Stingray Threat Quiz
Although it is very unlikely that the sting of a dead stingray can kill a human being, they are still very dangerous creatures dead or alive. Though they usually use their stingers only to defend themselves, if you happen to get in their way at the wrong time, it can be very painful, even lethal. Take our quiz and learn more about stingrays.
Question 2 of 11
Which naturalist and television host was killed by a stingray in September 2006?
... On September 4, 2006, crocodile hunter Steve Irwin was killed by a stingray on the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
Question 3 of 11
To which organ did Steve Irwin sustain a fatal injury caused by a stingray?
... While swimming over a large stingray, naturalist Steve Irwin died as result of a fatal injury to his heart. The fish's barbed tail flicked upward and stabbed him in the chest, lodging a barb in his heart.
Question 4 of 11
The Dasyatidae family is comprised of about _____ species of stingrays.
... The Dasyatidae family is comprised of about 70 species of stingrays. They vary in size from less than one foot to 6.5 feet (30 to 200 centimeters) in diameter.
Question 5 of 11
In which types of waters are stingrays usually found?
... Stingrays are usually found in shallow coastal saltwater areas, although some types are found in freshwater lakes and rivers in South America.
Question 6 of 11
What is the usual food of stingrays?
... Stingrays eat mollusks, shellfish and bivalves. They use the strong grinding plates in their mouths to crush the shells of their prey.
Question 7 of 11
Stingrays use their stingers to:
... Stingrays don't use their stingers to capture prey; they use them only to defend themselves.
Question 8 of 11
Jellyfish have stingers that contain toxins used to:
... Jellyfish have stingers (nematocysts) that contain toxins used to defend themselves and to capture prey. Even a dead jellyfish can inflict pain if you are stung by its stingers.
Question 9 of 11
A stingray has a _____ body.
... A stingray has a large, flat, winglike body and easily camouflages itself by blending in with the sea bottom.
Question 10 of 11
If you are stung by a stingray, you should:
... Always seek medical attention in case of a stingray sting. The damage such a sting causes to soft tissue doesn't go away on its own.
Question 11 of 11
The danger from a stingray emanates from its:
... When threatened, the stingray begins to whip its tail around, injecting its victim with venom.
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