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Whale shark

Rhincodon typus

Description

The whale shark is the world's largest fish, reaching 15 meters and 18 tons. The head is broad and flattened with a large terminal mouth, miniscule teeth, and large gill slits. The eyes are small and located just behind the mouth on each side of the head.

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Statistics

Average size

Length:

32ft 10in

Weight:

26455lbs

Max size

Length:

49ft 3in

Weight:

39683lbs

Speed

Cruising:

?

Bolting:

3.11 mph

Diving depth

Common:

? - 328ft

Max:

?-6325ft

Lifespan

Wild:

80.4y

Captivity:

Unknown

Status

Endangered:

86.69/100

Dangerous:

harmless

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