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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Adventure intel: Swimming alongside whale sharks and humpback whales is one of the most moving wildlife experiences Australia offers, but snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding are also on the menu.
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Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 2025
The basking shark is the second-largest fish species after the whale shark.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 28 May 2025
From May through early September, the area is also known for its whale shark sightings.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 24 May 2025
India’s enormous coastline means many whale shark deaths go unreported.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 2025
The basking shark is the second-largest fish species after the whale shark.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 28 May 2025
From May through early September, the area is also known for its whale shark sightings.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 24 May 2025
India’s enormous coastline means many whale shark deaths go unreported.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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“Whale shark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whale%20shark. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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