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( Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus )This is the world's largest fish, and it can easily be recognized by its size. The head is flat and terminates in a large mouth, distinguished by the presence of numerous small teeth. The eyes are very small.
The whale shark prefers to swim near the surface, where it feeds on small fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans. The coloring is dark and light blue with distinguished white spots on the back; the belly is white. This fish is not dangerous; it grows to a length of eighteen meters. |