What Is A Whale Shark?

Answer: A whale shark (Rhincodon typus), is the biggest shark and the largest living fish species on the Earth. It is a large fish that reach a length up 32 feet and weighs up to 9 tons. It is a filter feeding animal which means that it consumes mainly plankton and...

Where Does A Whale Shark Live?

Answer: Whale sharks live in the warm waters of tropical oceans around the world. They are usually restricted to around +- 30 degrees of latitude. They dwell in waters with the characteristics described above near the following countries: South Africa, Djibouti,...