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Which white shape is in the centre of the Torres Strait Islander Flag, standing for all Torres Strait Islanders?

  1. aA traditional canoe
  2. bA hammerhead shark
  3. cA turtle-shell mask
  4. dA dancer's headdressCorrect answer

Why?

The centre of the flag shows a white dancer's headdress, called a dhari. It is a symbol of all Torres Strait Islanders.

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