Whale Shark
(Rhincodon)
The whale shark is a slow-moving, filter-feeding carpet shark and the largest known extant fish species. It is the sole member of the genus Rhincodon and the family, Rhincodontidae.
| Diet | Plankton, Small fish, Squid |
| Lifespan | 70 to 100 years |
| Recorded Attacks | 0 unprovoked attacks, 0 fatal |
| Habitat | Open seas |
| Size | 18 to 32.8 feet |
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