Whale sharks are the largest living fish in our ocean. While the ocean sunfish might take the spot as the largest living bony fish, whale sharks have skeletons made of cartilage! Whale sharks may also be called checkerboard sharks in reference to their unique spots. These fish are considered gentle giants and may also be surrounded by thousands of smaller fish. Don't be fooled, though, if whale sharks get too hungry, they will happily eat these fish using the whale sharks for protection. Unfortunately, whale sharks are endangered and their slow moving nature makes them vulnerable to anthropogenic threats including hunting and boat collisions.
Scientific Name: Rhincodon typus
Range: tropical and temperate water worldwide
Size: 40+ feet (12+m); 50,000lbs (22,680kg)
Diet: plankton, crustaceans, cephalopods, small fish
Lifespan: unknown
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