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Whale Shark
Characteristics
Scientific Name:
Rhincodon typusRhincodon typus
Family Name:
Rhincodon typus
Size:
15m
Weight:
10 tons
Color:
Dark-grey, bronze, or gree-grey upper body with cream underbelly.
Life Span:
100-150 years
Diet:
plankton, sardines and anchovies
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Whale Shark
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Whale Shark Description
  The Whale Shark is a "gentle-giant" of sorts. It is non-agressive and poses no threat to humans.  
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