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whale shark


whale shark
The world's largest fish. The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is widely distributed in surface waters of tropical seas. It grows up to 18 m (60 ft) in length and 20 tonnes in mass, and feeds on small planktonic organisms. The whale shark belongs to the family Rhincodontidae.


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