Whale Shark
The largest fish in the sea, reaching sizes of more than 12 metres. Slow-swimming harmless shark that filter feeds near the surface is warm seas and oceans. Whale Sharks are harmless to humans, but need to be given space and respect by divers.
Whale Shark
Credit: Kevin Michael Gacad
Credit: Kevin Gacad
Credit: Emmy Ahlen
Whale Shark
Credit: Emmy Ahlen
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Whale Shark Rhincodon typus
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Chondrichthyes: Cartilaginous fish
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| Order: | Orectolobiformes (Carpet Sharks) |
| Family: | Rhynchocinetidae (Rhynchocinetidae) |
| Genus: | Rhincodon (Rhincodon) |
| Species: | Rhincodon typus |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 4 metres - 12 metres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Whale Shark
Stéphanie
Spotted in:
Maldives
Maldives Diving from boat: MV Emperor Serenity
Trip destinations: North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll, Ari Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, Vaavu Atoll
When: Dec 2022
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