Whale sharks — the ocean’s gentle giants. 🌊 The largest shark on Earth, yet a peaceful filter feeder. Sadly, they’re endangered, facing threats like plastic pollution, fishing gear, and vessel strikes. 💔 On International Whale Shark Day, let’s raise awareness and protect them. 🎬 Discoversharks Jalil Najafov | Discoversharks

The Whale Shark is a truly magnificent creature - as the world’s largest living fish, recent research suggests that they can grow up to 18 meters in length and may live to over 100 years old 🤯 Whale Sharks are found in tropical and temperate seas worldwide (with the exception of the Mediterranean). Sadly, the whale shark is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species meaning there is a real risk that they could very soon become extinct in the wild. 🌎 However, WE can cha

The whale shark, the biggest fish in the sea, is no threat to humans. They can grow up to 45ft and weigh upwards of 30,000lbs. Whale sharks have extremely tiny teeth, and despite their intimidating size are filter feeders eating only plankton, shrimp and small fish. Whale sharks are true gentle giants and with an awe-inspiring size and a beautiful patterned body and therefore are a popular shark to safely snorkel and dive with. In fact, they are the largest living creature on the planet that peo

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