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

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

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

$Whale shark Rhincodon typus is the world's largest fish, which is harmless to humans. Specimen are rarely above 12 m. They are often seen offshore but coming close inshore, sometimes entering lagoons or coral atolls. The species feeds on planktonic and nektonic prey, such as small fishes (sardines, anchovies, mackerel, juvenile tunas and albacore), small crustaceans and squids. The «bagans» are traditional fishing platforms (a part of it is visible in the background). In the Triton Bay, bagans are a hot spot for whale shark watching. Thats where they are often seen with the head at or near the surface when feeding, ore nearby like this specimen. The baitfishes attract them. \nA school of Yellowtail Scads Atule mate surrounds the shark and many Sharksuckers Echeneis naucrates have a ride at the ventral side of the shark. A lot of salps are there too. \nThe photo was taken in the early morning from 5m depth in a Bay East of Kaimana, West Papua Province, Indonesia, 3°34'50.958 S 133°49'22.272 E$

Showing off the whale sharks amazing spot patterns this photo was taken at Ningaloo Reef

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.

A wale shark (Rhincodon typus) swimming nearby the city of La Paz in Mexico in the Sea of Cortez

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.

Giant whale shark (Rhincodon typus) swimming in the murky waters of Borneo island

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

Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus, Darwin and Wolf Islands, Galápagos Islands, Galápagos National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pacific Ocean, Ecuador, America

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) from Above, with Sunrays running down into the Deep. Mafia Island, Tanzania

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) mammal swimming in tropical underwaters. Shark in underwater wild animal world. Observation of wildlife ocean. Scuba diving adventure in Ecuador coast. Copy space

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

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

Whale shark under the sea at Oslob, Cebu, Philippines

Whale shark in blue ocean. Giant shark swimming underwater

$Whale shark Rhincodon typus is the world's largest fish, which is harmless to humans. Specimen are rarely above 12 m. They are often seen offshore but coming close inshore, sometimes entering lagoons or coral atolls. The species feeds on planktonic and nektonic prey, such as small fishes (sardines, anchovies, mackerel, juvenile tunas and albacore), small crustaceans and squids. The «bagans» are traditional fishing platforms. In the Triton Bay, they are a hot spot for whale shark watching, as the baitfishes attract them. That's where they are often seen with the head at or near the surface when feeding. \nThis specimen is coming from the deep, followed by numerous fishes. A large school of Yellowtail Scads Atule mate surrounds the shark, some Rainbow Runners Elagatis bipinnulata at the right side, the silhouette of a Bottlenose Dolphin Tursiops truncatus deep down and many Sharksuckers Echeneis naucrates at the ventral side of the shark.\nThe photo was taken in the early morning from 2m depth in a Bay East of Kaimana, West Papua Province, Indonesia, 3°34'50.958 S 133°49'22.272 E$

Showing off the whale sharks amazing spot patterns this is a truly beautiful photo taken in crystal blue water

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) with Pilot Fish around Its Mouth. Mafia Island, Tanzania

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

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) swimming at crystal clear blue waters near the surface at Ko Losin . the Gulf of Thailand . Marine life and underwater scene, sun rays and sunlight.

Up close and personal with a large Whale Shark swimming underwater with its mouth wide open.

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