Whale Shark

Whale Shark

Rhincodon typus

Endangered
DESCRIPTION

The whale shark is the largest fish in the world and a gentle filter feeder.

Max Length 12 m
Max Weight 19 t
Lifespan 70 - 100 years
Habitat Open water
Depth Range 0 - 1200 m
Diet
Planktivore
Activity
Diurnal
Social Behavior Aggregative
TOP DESTINATIONS

Featured destinations to spot Whale Shark

SIGHTING PROBABILITY
  • Unlikely
  • Likely
  • Very likely