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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 in the blue waters of the Philippines

Underwater wide angle shot of a Whale Shark swimming in blue ocean with sun rays

Whale shark feeding in Cebu, Philippines

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

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.

stunning view of Whale Shark with sunlight and clear blue ocean

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

Full length shot of a big shark and small fishes swimming around a blue aquarium.

Underwater view of woman swimming with giant whale shark

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

Whale Shark underwater swimming in ocean surrounded by fish

Whale shark swimming in the sea just below the water surface. Few other smaller fishes can be seen below.

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

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) Swimming Right beneath the Surface. Tofo, Mozambique

Side view of a large Whale Shark underwater.

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 text space

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

Whale shark surrounded my snorkelers in Indian ocean at Maldives

Adult woman underwater diving with sharks

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