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.
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Whale Shark
Rhincodon typus
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class: | Chondrichthyes: Cartilaginous fish |
| 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
Greg
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
Deep Andaman Queen
Trip destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Nov 2025
Susan
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 2024
Toni
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 2024
Jamie K
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
MV Camic
Trip destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck, 813 Wreck
When:
Dec 2023
Kent Hoddle
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:
Nov 2023
John kelly
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
MV Pawara
Trip destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Nov 2023
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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