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The whale shark, largest fish in the sea. Rhincodon typus

Whale shark swimming down into the deep dark ocean with light rays shining on it. Photographed in Western Australia.

Looking down on a Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) with sunbeams from above. The whale shark's distinctive spotted patterns is clearly visible

Juvenile whale shark (Rhincodon typus) showing propeller scars (from head to tail fin) along its left side (Maldives north atolls)

Whale shark gliding through the clear, deep blue waters off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii

This stunning, rare Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) image was captured at Ko Haa islands in the Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand. Whale sharks are rare pelagic fish who feed on plankton, small fish and are the largest of the extant species. They are classed as vulnerable to extinction on the IUCN red list, due to being hunted for their meat and liver oil, however are now a protected species. Encounters with them in the wild as seen here, are exceptionally rare. One Thai man is swimming with this peaceful Shark. Numerous Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) aka Wahoo, can be seen swimming around the Whale Shark.

Aerial view of whale sharks on Cebu island, Philippines

$Whale shark Rhincodon typus is the world's largest fish, which is harmless to humans. Specimen are rarely above 12 m. They are often seen offshore but coming close inshore, sometimes entering lagoons or coral atolls. The species feeds on planktonic and nektonic prey, such as small fishes (sardines, anchovies, mackerel, juvenile tunas and albacore), small crustaceans and squids. \n\nThe «bagans» are traditional fishing platforms. In the Triton Bay, they are a hot spot for whale shark watching, as the baitfishes attract them. Thats where they are often seen with the head at or near the surface when feeding. \n\nThis specimen comes up from the deep, followed a large school of Yellowtail Scads Atule mate. Some Sharksuckers Echeneis naucrates at and near the right pectoral fin. \n\nThe whale shark has several injuries. The large scratch with horizontal stripes indicates that the animal got caught in a net. A boat keel and a ship's propeller would make a different pattern.\n\nThe photo was taken in the early morning from 4m depth in a Bay East of Kaimana, West Papua Province, Indonesia, \n3°34'50.958 S 133°49'22.272 E$

Looking down on a Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus). Blue ocean behind with sunbeams from above. The whale shark's distinctive spotted patterns is clearly visible. Photographed at Isla Mujeres, Gulf of Mexico.

Wide shot from behind a whale shark (Rhincodon typus) feeding in the South Ari Atoll, Maldives. The whale shark is listed as Endangered by the IUCN.

A diver swimming longside a whaleshark outside the island of Maamigili in the Maldives

Whaleshark swimming through the deep blue open Pacific Ocean. Photographed off the tropical island of Vava’u, Kingdom of Tonga.

$Whale shark Rhincodon typus is the world's largest fish, which is harmless to humans. Specimen are rarely above 12 m. They are often seen offshore but coming close inshore, sometimes entering lagoons or coral atolls. The species feeds on planktonic and nektonic prey, such as small fishes (sardines, anchovies, mackerel, juvenile tunas and albacore), small crustaceans and squids. \n\nThe «bagans» are traditional fishing platforms. In the Triton Bay, they are a hot spot for whale shark watching, as the baitfishes attract them. Thats where they are often seen with the head at or near the surface when feeding. \n\nThis specimen is swimming into the deep, followed by numerous fishes: Yellowtail Scads Atule mate, Rainbow Runners Elagatis bipinnulata and Sharksuckers Echeneis naucrates. \n\nThe bright shiny little fish above is a dead baitfish.\n\nThe photo was taken in the early morning from 5m depth in a Bay East of Kaimana, West Papua Province, Indonesia, \n3°34'50.956 S 133°49'22.275 E$

Wide shot alongside a whale shark (Rhincodon typus) feeding in the South Ari Atoll, Maldives. The whale shark is listed as Endangered by the IUCN.

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) under water

Silhouette of a Whale Shark in the water

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A whale shark (Rhincodon typus) opens its mouth and swims forward, pushing water and food into the mouth.

Whale shark peeking out of the darkness of the deep ocean waters

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