Whale shark

The best shark EVER. Did you know Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are known as the biggest fish in the ocean, or gentle giants. A female of this species grows to about 15m or 49 ft. These sharks are known to not show any aggression towards human or other species. They feed on plankton, small shrimp and fish, they are also filter feeders. They swim at a speed of 5 km per hour, migrating a long way, while filtering 6,000 l of water per hour through their gills. They can be found swimming in warm temperature seas, expect the Mediterranean sea. Whale sharks have a layer of mucus on their body, which to the touch is scrubbed off, causing discomfort to the shark. They have a spot on their body that works like a fingerprint. They are silly. An adult whale shark, which less than 10 % actually make it to be one, can weigh something about 41,000 pounds. Their mouths, which when open can be around 4 feet, have no visible teeth, as there are thousands of tiny teeth in there. A whale shark who makes it to adulthood, makes it to be 150 years old. There have been no known records of whale sharks harming humans.