Whale Shark Rhincodon typus
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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. |
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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 |