The correct answer is option 2, the Arctic Ocean. The continental shelf refers to the shallow, submerged area of a continent that extends from the shoreline to the edge of the continental slope. It is an important area for marine plants and animals and is often rich in resources like oil and gas.

The Arctic Ocean has the widest continental shelf among the world`s oceans. It is characterized by its large, flat area of submerged land that extends from the northern coastlines of Eurasia and North America. This wide continental shelf provides a habitat for a diverse range of marine organisms and plays a crucial role in supporting a productive and complex Arctic ecosystem. Alert - correct answer should be option 1, Antarctic Ocean. The Antarctic Ocean actually has the widest continental shelf, known as the Antarctic continental shelf, which extends hundreds of kilometers from the continent.