Rhincodon typus

Whale Shark

8-12 metriä
70-100+ vuotta
Erittäin uhanalainen
Tietoa

Whale Shark

The whale shark is the largest fish in the ocean, reaching lengths of up to 12 metres or more. Despite their enormous size, these gentle giants feed exclusively on plankton and small fish, filtering vast quantities of water through their huge mouths.

Koko

8-12 metriä (jopa 18m recorded)

Paino

11,000-20,000 kg

Elinikä

70-100+ vuotta

Suojelutila

Erittäin uhanalainen

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Parhaat sukelluskohteet

GalápagossaaretMalediivit (south Ari Atoll)Donsol, FilippiinitOslob, FilippiinitNingaloo Reef, AustraliaIsla Holbox, MeksikoIsla Mujeres, MeksikoUtila, HondurasGladden Spit, BelizeTofo Beach, MosambikPunainen meri, EgyptiMafia Island, TansaniaThaimaa (koh Tao, Similan Islands)

Sukellusvinkit

Keep a respectful distance (3m minimum). Never touch or ride whale sharks. Swim alongside, not directly at them. Use reef-safe sunscreen as they feed near the surface.

Paras kausi

June-September (Galápagos), varies by location

Elinympäristö

Warm tropical and temperate oceans worldwide, often near the surface

Ravinto

Plankton, fish eggs, small fish, and squid
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Hauskoja faktoja

1

Whale sharks have over 3,000 tiny teeth, but they're filter feeders

2

Each whale shark has a unique pattern of spots like a fingerprint

3

They can live for over 100 years

4

Females can carry up to 300 embryos at different stages of development

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