Whale Shark is a fish that lives in warm coastal waters and open ocean. It has a smooth skin and can speed up to 16km/h (10mph). Whale Shark which scientific name is rhincodon typus grows 10-12.2m (33-40ft) and weights 13,607-18,144kg (15-20tons). The animal lives 60-70 years in a solitary lifestyle. Favourite food: krill, plankton, crab, fish
Facts about whale sharks
Name | Whale Shark |
Phylum | Chordata |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Average Litter Size | 12 |
Genus | Rhincodon |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Predators | Human, sharks, killer whale |
Colour | Brown, blue, grey |
Family | Rhincodontidae |
Scientific Name | Rhincodon typus |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Habitat | Warm coastal waters and open ocean |
Class | Chondrichthyes |
Order | Orectolobiformes |
Type | Fish |
Life Span | 60-70 years |
Skin Type | Smooth |
Main Prey | Krill, plankton, crab, fish |
Size | 10-12.2m (33-40ft) |
Top Speed | 16km/h (10mph) |
Weight | 13,607-18,144kg (15-20tons) |
Diet | Carnivore |