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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Beyond this, the waters surrounding Momon and Triton Bay offer incredible snorkelling and diving sites to view sparkling coral reefs and rare marine life, including whale sharks.
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Between March and July, Ningaloo is home to whale sharks, which can grow to 52 feet long and weigh more than 66,000 pounds.
—Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 13 Dec. 2024
Start by exploring the unique Maldivian underwater world on a dive or snorkel trip to marvel at majestic whale sharks, elegant manta rays, and the vibrant coral reefs that are home to myriad colorful fish.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Not even a whale shark, the biggest fish species on Earth.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Between March and July, Ningaloo is home to whale sharks, which can grow to 52 feet long and weigh more than 66,000 pounds.
—Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 13 Dec. 2024
Start by exploring the unique Maldivian underwater world on a dive or snorkel trip to marvel at majestic whale sharks, elegant manta rays, and the vibrant coral reefs that are home to myriad colorful fish.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Not even a whale shark, the biggest fish species on Earth.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Whale shark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whale%20shark. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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