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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From May through early September, the area is also known for its whale shark sightings.
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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
Debbie Olsen has snorkeled with whale sharks, hiked the Camino de Santiago, and summited several peaks in the Canadian Rockies.
—Debbie Olsen, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
The study documented a male whale shark’s courting behavior toward a female, providing insights into their mating rituals.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
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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
Debbie Olsen has snorkeled with whale sharks, hiked the Camino de Santiago, and summited several peaks in the Canadian Rockies.
—Debbie Olsen, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
The study documented a male whale shark’s courting behavior toward a female, providing insights into their mating rituals.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Whale shark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whale%20shark. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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