The whale shark is the largest known extant fish species.
The whale shark sucks in a mouthful of water, closes its mouth and expels the water through its gills. source
The whale shark sucks in a mouthful of water, closes its mouth and expels the water through its gills.
The largest confirmed Whale Shark had a length of 12.65 m (41.5 ft) and a weight of about 21.5 t (47,000 lb). source
The largest confirmed Whale Shark had a length of 12.65 m (41.5 ft) and a weight of about 21.5 t (47,000 lb).
The whale shark is found in open waters of the tropical oceans and is rarely found in water below 22 °C (72 °F).
As the largest fish in the sea, whale shark reaching lengths of 40 feet (12 meters) and it can be more. source
As the largest fish in the sea, whale shark reaching lengths of 40 feet (12 meters) and it can be more.
Whale Shark reach sexual maturity at around 30 years and their lifespan is an estimated 70 to 100 years.
On 7 March 2009, marine scientists in the Philippines discovered what is believed to be the smallest living specimen of the whale shark.
The whale shark is an active feeder, targeting concentrations of plankton or fish. It is able to ram filter feed or can gulp in a stationary position.
