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Whale shark
Rhincodon typus
Meet the animal
Life as a whale shark
Whale sharks are the largest living fish and travel through warm tropical oceans.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
A vast mouth and filtering pads strain plankton and small animals from seawater without the need for large teeth.
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Surprising fact
The pattern of spots on each whale shark is unique and can identify individuals.