Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the sea! They are 100% shark and 0% whale. The reason why the are called whale sharks is because they are the one of the only fish to give birth to their young. They also only eat plankton therefore it is safe to swim with them. Scientists don’t know for sure where they give birth but they do have an idea. They are thought to give birth at Darwin island, in the Galapagos islands. When they get there, silky sharks brush their bodies against the rough skin of the soon to be mother whale shark. Possibly to get rid of parasites. This is no safe place for her babies, so she travels at least 600 meters deep and gives birth.

Quick facts

Weigh: around 11 tons

Biggest fish in the sea

Close their mouth only every two hour to let in more plankton

Scientific name: Rhincodon typus

Length: around 40 feet

Status: ENDANGERED

Did you know, it is really common to eat whale sharks, so we must help them now!

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