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Whale Shark
RareRequin baleine
Rhincodon typus
🗂 🦈 Shark
📏 0-40m
⚠️ Harmless
👁 0 observations
Description
The largest fish in the ocean, reaching up to 12 meters. Despite its size, feeds exclusively on plankton.
💡 Observation tips
Most often encountered at the surface. Ningaloo Reef in Australia and Donsol in Philippines are legendary spots.
Recent observations
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🌍 Regions
Maldives
Philippines
Mexico
Australia
Statistics
- Total observations
- 0
- Typical depth
- 0-40m
- Danger
- Harmless
- Rarity
- Rare