Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world. These slow moving creatures are gentle giants, and are only dangerous to small fish and plankton. These filter feeders are massive, harmless creatures that are endangered by human activity. Read on to learn about the whale shark.

The largest whale shark ever recorded was just over 41 ft. long. The average whale shark is typically 32 ft. long, and they typically weigh 20,000 lbs.! They also have a large, flattened head with a wide mouth that can be nearly 5 ft. long. Whale shark skin is grey along the back, and white on the underside. They are mottled with pale yellow/cream spots and stripes along their backs. For more visit: https://animals.net/whale-shark/