The Whale Shark is the largest fish in the entire Ocean! The “whale” part in its name describes his length which is comparable to whales. They are also “filter feeders” like whales. read more
The only defense a whale shark has is its size, so small juvenile whale sharks can be very susceptible to predation. The lack of whale shark specimens less than three meters in length has prompted some researchers to speculate that small whale sharks have a rapid growth rate (Chang et. al., 1997). read more
Whale Shark Biology and Life History Information on the biology and life history of whale sharks is scant at best. Because of their migratory behavior and their pelagic lifestyle, it is difficult and costly to conduct long-term studies. read more