whale shark
noun
: a shark (Rhincodon typus) of warm waters that has small teeth, feeds chiefly on plankton strained by its gill rakers, may sometimes attain a length of up to 60 feet (18.3 meters), and is the largest known fish
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Just 30 minutes from the airport is nearby Mactan Island, known for world-class snorkeling, whale shark sightings, and more ocean splendor.
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Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2024
Woven throughout the property are subtle reminders of the sea and the creatures within, such as sculptures of whale sharks by Mexican artist César Menchaca using upcycled plastic and elegant lobby seating echoing the shape of a starfish.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024
As previously reported, the largest shark alive today, reaching up to 20 meters long, is the whale shark, a sedate filter feeder.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2024
Swim With Whale Sharks Isla Mujeres is one of the best places in Mexico to swim with whale sharks.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
From roughly June to September, whale sharks gather in abundance across the region to feast on tiny fish eggs, with tourists traveling beyond the shores of Isla Mujeres to catch a glimpse of the phenomenon.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
Although whale sharks are common in some areas of Australia, they are rarely seen near K’gari, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
During the summer months, whale sharks come to the waters around Cancun.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2024
For whale sharks, June through September is peak season.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2024
Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2024
Woven throughout the property are subtle reminders of the sea and the creatures within, such as sculptures of whale sharks by Mexican artist César Menchaca using upcycled plastic and elegant lobby seating echoing the shape of a starfish.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024
As previously reported, the largest shark alive today, reaching up to 20 meters long, is the whale shark, a sedate filter feeder.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2024
Swim With Whale Sharks Isla Mujeres is one of the best places in Mexico to swim with whale sharks.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
From roughly June to September, whale sharks gather in abundance across the region to feast on tiny fish eggs, with tourists traveling beyond the shores of Isla Mujeres to catch a glimpse of the phenomenon.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
Although whale sharks are common in some areas of Australia, they are rarely seen near K’gari, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
During the summer months, whale sharks come to the waters around Cancun.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2024
For whale sharks, June through September is peak season.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2024
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