whale shark
noun
: a shark (Rhincodon typus) of warm waters that has small teeth, feeds chiefly on plankton strained by its gill rakers, may sometimes attain a length of up to 60 feet (18.3 meters), and is the largest known fish
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The page indicates that the festival is looking for individuals who can lead activities like whale shark diving, cliff jumping, luxury catamaran sails or survivalist challenges.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
See it Researchers off the coast of western Australia observed a new behavior in whale sharks, the largest fish in the world, during a research expedition.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
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Several of the killer whales were observed with whale shark carrion in their mouths during an attack on 26 May 2024.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
The design of the overwater villas is inspired by the patterns of whale sharks, while beach villas are infused with the complex designs and textures of mangroves.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
See it Researchers off the coast of western Australia observed a new behavior in whale sharks, the largest fish in the world, during a research expedition.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Read More: Killer Whale Group Employs Deep-Sea Hunting Techniques
Orca Sighting Implications
Several of the killer whales were observed with whale shark carrion in their mouths during an attack on 26 May 2024.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
The design of the overwater villas is inspired by the patterns of whale sharks, while beach villas are infused with the complex designs and textures of mangroves.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for whale shark
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“Whale shark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whale%20shark. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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