Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving
Whale Shark
The largest fish in the sea, reaching sizes of more than 12 metres. Slow-swimming harmless shark that filter feeds near the surface is warm seas and oceans. Whale Sharks are harmless to humans, but need to be given space and respect by divers.
Whale Shark
Credit: Kevin Michael Gacad
Credit: Kevin Gacad
Credit: Emmy Ahlen
Whale Shark
Credit: Emmy Ahlen
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Whale Shark Rhincodon typus
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Chondrichthyes: Cartilaginous fish
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| Order: | Orectolobiformes (Carpet Sharks) |
| Family: | Rhynchocinetidae (Rhynchocinetidae) |
| Genus: | Rhincodon (Rhincodon) |
| Species: | Rhincodon typus |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 4 metres - 12 metres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Whale Shark
Jamie K
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Camic
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck, 813 Wreck
When: Dec 2023
Kent Hoddle
Spotted in:
Maldives
Maldives Diving from boat: MV Emperor Serenity
Trip destinations: North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll, Ari Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, Vaavu Atoll
When: Nov 2023
John kelly
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Pawara
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Nov 2023
test 2
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Sawasdee Fasai
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Jul 2023
Stéphanie
Spotted in:
Maldives
Maldives Diving from boat: MV Emperor Serenity
Trip destinations: North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll, Ari Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, Vaavu Atoll
When: Dec 2022
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