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Fish
Whale Shark
Rhincodon typus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 70-100 years
- Weight
- 15,000-20,000 kg
- Conservation
- Endangered
The Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) is a carnivore species found in Tropical and warm oceans. It typically lives 70-100 years, weighing around 15,000-20,000 kg, and is currently classified as Endangered on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the whale shark: Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world, reaching 18 m.
Fish are aquatic vertebrates that breathe through gills and make up the most diverse group of vertebrates on Earth, with countless species living in oceans, rivers, and lakes.