Shark

Whale shark

Rhincodon typus

PacificAtlanticIndianSouthernArctic Found in 3 oceans

Tropical and warm waters of all oceans

Depth

Mostly near the surface, dives to nearly 2,000 m

Size

Up to 12 m and more

Diet

Filtered plankton and small fish

Zone

Sunlit zone · 0 – 200 m

Key facts

• It is the largest fish in the world.
• Despite its size, it feeds on plankton by filtering water.
• Each individual has a unique pattern of spots, like a fingerprint.

Verified sources

1. Tyminski et al. 2015, PLOS ONE (plongée à 1 928 m)
2. DBCA Western Australia : Whale shark
3. FishBase, Rhincodon typus

In the game: To observe

In the same zone

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