Whale Shark
Common Name:
Whale Shark
Phylum:
Chordata (Chordates)
Class:
Chondrichthyes: Cartilaginous fish
Species:
Rhincodon typus
Average Size:
4 metres - 12 metres
Description:
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.
